Mother Teresa Birth Centenary Proof Set Kolkata Mint

A commemorative coin with denominations of Rs 100 and Rs 5 was issued by Kolkata Mint to mark the Birth Centenary of Mother Teresa.

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Unboxing of Proof Coin Set

The Rs 100 and Rs 5 coins in the Proof Set Blister or Folder pack from Kolkata Mint was issued at a price of ₹3810 in the year 2011.

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