Atal Bihari Vajpayee Birth Centenary Proof Set Mumbai Mint

A ₹100 commemorative coin was issued by Mumbai Mint to mark the Birth Centenary of Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

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Inside - Obverse
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Unboxing of Proof Coin Set

The ₹100 coin in the Proof Set Blister/Folder pack from Mumbai Mint was issued at a price of ₹7095 in March 2025.

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