New Commemorative Coin: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

The Government of India will issue a ₹150 commemorative coin on the occasion of the ' 150th Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel '. The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on September 30, 2025, confirming this coin. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, known as the "Iron Man of India," was a key leader in the Indian freedom struggle and the country’s first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister. He played a crucial role in the integration of over 560 princely states into the Indian Union after independence. A staunch nationalist and skilled administrator, Patel was deeply respected for his firm leadership and practical approach. His legacy is commemorated by the Statue of Unity, the world’s tallest statue, located in Gujarat. The metal composition of the ₹150 coin will consist of Pure Silver (99.9%). The coin will weigh 40 grams and have a diameter of 44 mm, featuring 200 serrations along the edge. The coin's description is as follows. Obverse: ...