Diamond Jubilee of BITS Pilani Proof Set Kolkata Mint

A ₹60 commemorative coin was issued by Kolkata Mint to mark the Diamond Jubilee of the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, also known as BITS Pilani.

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Inside - Obverse
Inside - Reverse
Unboxing of Proof Coin Set

The ₹60 coin in the Proof Set Blister/Folder pack from Kolkata Mint was issued at a price of ₹3583 in April 2025.

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