New Commemorative Coin: 150th Year of IACS

The Government of India will issue a ₹150 commemorative coin to mark the 150th Year of Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science. The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on March 13, 2026, confirming this coin.

The Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) was established in 1876 in Kolkata with the aim of promoting scientific research and education in India. It was founded by the eminent physician and educationist Mahendra Lal Sircar, who envisioned an institution where Indians could actively engage in scientific experiments and research. IACS played a crucial role in the development of modern science in India and became internationally renowned when C. V. Raman conducted his groundbreaking research there, leading to the discovery of the Raman Effect in 1928. Today, the institution continues to function as a premier research center dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge.

The metal composition of the ₹150 coin will consist of a Quaternary Alloy, comprising 50% Silver, 40% Copper, 5% Nickel, and 5% Zinc. The coin will weigh 35 grams and have a diameter of 44 mm, featuring 200 serrations along the edge. The coin's description is as follows.

Obverse: The face of the coin shall bear the Lion Capitol of Ashoka Pillar in the center with the legend "सत्यमेव जयते" inscribed below, flanked on the left periphery with the word “भारत” in Devanagari script and on the right periphery with the word “INDIA” in English. It shall also bear the Rupee symbol “₹” and denominational value “150” in the international numerals below the Lion Capitol.

Reverse: This face of the coin shall bear the logo of Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science at the centre of the coin. The inscription “इण्डियन एसोसिएशन फॉर द कल्टीवेशन ऑफ़ साइंस का 150वां वर्ष” shall be inscribed in Devanagari script on the upper periphery of the coin. The inscription “150th Year of IACS” shall be inscribed in English on the lower periphery of the coin. The year “1876” in international numerals shall be inscribed to the left of the logo and the year “2026” in international numerals shall be inscribed to the right of the logo.

This commemorative coin honouring the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science would recognise its pioneering role in promoting scientific research and education in India. Additionally, there are other commemorative coin releases to look forward to in the coming months.

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