2023 - Dr. Harekrushna Mahtab | Unreleased Commemorative Coin

The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification for a ₹100 commemorative coin to mark the 125th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Harekrushna Mahatab on December 29, 2023. However, this coin remained unreleased as a fresh notification was later issued for a ₹125 coin, which was subsequently released.

The Ministry of Finance's initial gazette notification on December 29, 2023, confirmed the issuance of a ₹100 commemorative coin to mark the 125th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Harekrushna Mahatab. This coin was intended to celebrate the life and legacy of the prominent leader from Odisha, renowned for his significant contributions to the region’s development and his pivotal role in India’s independence movement. The coin was to be part of India’s tradition of commemorative issues, honoring those who have made a lasting impact on the nation's history and culture.

However, just a few days before the release function, the government reassessed the denomination of the coin and decided to issue a fresh gazette notification instead of a corrigendum, announcing a ₹125 coin. This decision reflected the government's commitment to offering a more fitting tribute to Dr. Mahatab's legacy. The updated notification, issued on November 19, 2024, not only changed the coin’s denomination but also included the year 2024, correcting the earlier year stated as 2023.

The ₹125 coin, now carrying the correct details, was officially unveiled on November 21, 2024, by the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, marking the 125th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Harekrushna Mahatab. Meanwhile, the ₹100 coin, originally notified in the gazette, remains unreleased. It is likely that the ₹100 coin was minted, at least for inaugural sets, before being scrapped or retained by the Kolkata Mint.

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