Swami Vivekananda Proof Set Kolkata Mint

A commemorative coin with denominations of ₹150 and ₹5 was issued by Kolkata Mint to mark the 150th Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.

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Inside - 2nd Cover
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Inside - Reverse
Unboxing of Proof Coin Set

The ₹150 and ₹5 coins in the Proof Set Blister or Folder pack from Kolkata Mint was issued at a price of ₹4414 in the year 2013.

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