2010 - RBI Platinum Jubilee | Commemorative Coin

The 2nd commemorative coin of 2010 was released to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of the Reserve Bank of India. A ₹75 coin was issued for the first time in the coinage history of the Republic of India.

The Platinum Jubilee of the Reserve Bank of India in 2010 marked a significant milestone in the history of India’s central banking institution. Established on April 1, 1935, the Reserve Bank of India began its journey as a statutory body responsible for overseeing the monetary and financial stability of the country. Over the course of seventy-five years, the RBI evolved into one of the most respected central banks in the world, playing a crucial role in shaping India’s economic landscape through periods of colonial rule, independence, planned development, liberalisation, and the modern era of global integration.

The Platinum Jubilee was not merely a commemoration of years passed but a reflection on the institution’s contributions to nation-building. Since its inception, the RBI has been entrusted with responsibilities such as currency issuance, regulation of the banking sector, management of foreign exchange reserves, formulation of monetary policy, and acting as the banker to the government. These functions grew in complexity as India transformed from an agrarian economy to one of the world’s fastest-growing markets. The Jubilee year provided an opportunity to highlight how the RBI successfully adapted to the changing needs of the nation, particularly during critical moments such as the transition to planning in the 1950s, bank nationalisation in the late 1960s, the economic reforms of 1991, and the challenges of the global financial crisis in 2008.

Throughout its seventy-five years, the RBI also strengthened India’s financial infrastructure by promoting banking outreach, supporting rural credit, enabling technological advancements, and guiding reforms toward transparency and accountability. Its efforts in improving payment systems, enhancing financial inclusion, and maintaining monetary stability reinforced its role as the backbone of the Indian financial system. The Platinum Jubilee was therefore a reminder of the RBI’s commitment to balancing growth with stability, innovation with prudence, and national interest with global cooperation.

As India looked ahead from this milestone, the Jubilee served both as a celebration of past achievements and a reaffirmation of the central bank’s enduring mission. It highlighted the RBI’s dedication to fostering a stable, inclusive, and resilient financial environment—one that continues to support India’s aspirations for sustainable and equitable economic progress.

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