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The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Ayush and Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, Shri Prataprao Jadhav, has urged the Government of India to issue a ₹150 commemorative coin and a commemorative postage stamp to mark the 150th Prakat Din of Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj . Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj is one of Maharashtra's most revered saints, believed to have first appeared at Shegaon in Buldhana district on February 23, 1878. Revered for his teachings of devotion, compassion, humility, and selfless service, his life and miracles are recorded in the sacred text Shri Gajanan Vijay. Today, Shegaon is a major pilgrimage centre, while the Shri Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan carries forward his legacy through education, healthcare, and social welfare initiatives. In separate letters addressed to Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Shri Jyot...

The Government of India will issue a ₹150  commemorative coin   to mark the 150th Year of Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science . The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on March 13, 2026, confirming this coin. The Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) was established in 1876 in Kolkata with the aim of promoting scientific research and education in India. It was founded by the eminent physician and educationist Mahendra Lal Sircar, who envisioned an institution where Indians could actively engage in scientific experiments and research. IACS played a crucial role in the development of modern science in India and became internationally renowned when C. V. Raman conducted his groundbreaking research there, leading to the discovery of the Raman Effect in 1928. Today, the institution continues to function as a premier research center dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge. The  metal composition  of the ₹150 coin will...

The India Government Mint, Hyderabad, has opened the bookings for the ₹150  commemorative coin  issued to mark the 150th Birth Anniversary of Acharya Jawahar Lal Maharaj . The bookings are open from November 17, 2025, and it is subject to limited availability. Earlier on November 16, 2025, the Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra and Gujarat, Shri Acharya Devvrat, along with the Hon’ble Governor of Punjab, Shri Gulabchand Kataria, released the coin and a postal stamp to mark the occasion at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai. The event was graced by Maharashtra’s Minister of Skill Development, Shri Mangal Prabhat Lodha; Secretary to the Governor, Dr. Prashant Narnaware; Chief Post Master General of Maharashtra, Shri Amitabh Singh; Trustee of the Jaskaran Bothra Foundation, Shri Siddharth Bothra; and several other distinguished guests. The ₹150 coin is currently available in the Proof Set, packaged in a Folder or Blister pack, and is priced at ₹5,120. The UNC Set in a Folder or Blist...

The Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra and Gujarat, Shri Acharya Devvrat, along with the Hon’ble Governor of Punjab, Shri Gulabchand Kataria, released a ₹150 commemorative coin and a postal stamp to mark the 150th Birth Anniversary of Jain Saint and Freedom Fighter Acharya Jawahar Lal . The ceremony took place at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai, today, on November 16, 2025, and was organized by the Jaskaran Bothra Foundation. The event was graced by Maharashtra’s Minister of Skill Development, Shri Mangal Prabhat Lodha; Secretary to the Governor, Dr. Prashant Narnaware; Chief Post Master General of Maharashtra, Shri Amitabh Singh; Trustee of the Jaskaran Bothra Foundation, Shri Siddharth Bothra; and several other distinguished guests. Acharya Shri Jawahar Lal Ji Maharaj was a revered Jain saint, social reformer, and freedom fighter whose life was dedicated to spiritual upliftment and national service. Known for his profound wisdom, compassion, and commitment to non-violence, he inspired countless fol...

The India Government Mint, Mumbai, has commenced the bookings for the ₹150  commemorative coin  issued to mark the 150 years of Vande Mataram . The bookings are open from November 7, 2025, and it is subject to limited availability. Earlier in the day, the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi released the commemorative coin and a postal stamp to mark the event at Indira Gandhi Stadium, New Delhi. The event was graced by the Chief Minister of Delhi, Smt. Rekha Gupta; the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena; the Union Minister of Culture & Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat; and several other eminent dignitaries, cultural icons, and scholars. The ₹150 coin is currently available in the Proof Set, packaged in a booklet. It remains to be seen whether the Mumbai Mint will also release the Proof and UNC Sets in folder packaging, as well as the Proof Set in an MDF box. The ₹150 Proof Set, packaged in a booklet, is priced at ₹1,500. Wi...

The Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi released a ₹150  commemorative coin  and a postal stamp to mark  150 years of Vande Mataram  today, on November 7, 2025, at Indira Gandhi Stadium, New Delhi. The celebrations witnessed a mass singing of the full version of “Vande Mataram” across public places, with participation from citizens representing all segments of society, in conjunction with the main programme. The event was graced by the Chief Minister of Delhi, Smt. Rekha Gupta; the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena; the Union Minister of Culture & Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat; and several other eminent dignitaries, cultural icons, and scholars. The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi remarked that Vande Mataram is not just a song but a mantra of strength, devotion, and resolve — an eternal symbol of unity that connects India’s past, energizes the present, and inspires the future. Describing the mass singing of Vande Mataram ...

The Ministry of Finance has issued a gazette notification announcing the ₹150 commemorative coin to mark the  150 years of Vande Mataram , the National Song of India. The notification was officially published on November 6, 2025. The Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will be releasing the  commemorative coin  and a postal stamp, at Indira Gandhi Stadium, New Delhi on November 7, 2025. The celebrations will feature a mass singing of the full version of “Vande Mataram” at around 9:50 AM across public spaces, with participation from citizens representing all sections of society, in harmony with the main programme. The year 2025 marks 150 years of Vande Mataram, one of India’s most iconic patriotic compositions written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in 1875. The timeless hymn, meaning “I bow to thee, Mother,” became a symbol of national pride and unity, inspiring generations during India’s struggle for freedom. First sung by Rabindranath Tagore in 1896, Vande Mataram t...

The Government of India will be issuing a ₹150  commemorative coin  and postal stamp to mark the 150 Years of Vande Mataram , the National Song of India. Vande Mataram, the National Song of India, is a timeless ode to the motherland, symbolizing devotion, unity, and national pride. Written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in 1875, the song beautifully personifies India as a divine mother, nurturing and sacred. Its powerful verses inspired countless Indians during the freedom movement, evoking deep patriotic fervor. Even today, Vande Mataram continues to resonate across generations, reminding every citizen of the eternal bond with the motherland and the spirit of selfless service to the nation. The nationwide program led by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, will be inaugurated at Indira Gandhi Stadium, New Delhi, on November 7, 2025, featuring the simultaneous mass singing of Vande Mataram across all States and Union Territories, along with the release of a commemorativ...

The India Government Mint, Kolkata, has opened the bookings for  commemorative coins  of  Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati and the Arya Samaj . The bookings are open from October 31, 2025, and it is subject to limited availability. Earlier in the day, the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, released commemorative coins — ₹200 to mark the 200th Birth Anniversary of Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati and ₹150 to mark  150 years of the Arya Samaj ’s remarkable service to society at Rohini, New Delhi. The occasion was graced by the Hon’ble Governor of Gujarat and Maharashtra, Shri Acharya Devvrat, the Chief Minister of Delhi, Smt. Rekha Gupta, along with several other dignitaries and representatives of the Arya Samaj. Both the ₹200 and ₹150 coins in the Proof Set is priced at ₹1,232, offered in Booklet packaging. Additionally, the Proof and UNC Coin Sets in Folder or blister pack, as well as the Proof Set with an MDF box, may be issued at a later date. Both the ₹200 a...

The Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, participated in the International Aryan Summit 2025 and released commemorative coins dedicated to Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati and the Arya Samaj at Rohini, New Delhi, on October 31, 2025. The ₹200 coin marks the 200th Birth Anniversary of Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati , while the ₹150 coin marks 150 years of the Arya Samaj ’s remarkable service to society. The occasion was graced by the Hon’ble Governor of Gujarat and Maharashtra, Shri Acharya Devvrat, the Chief Minister of Delhi, Smt. Rekha Gupta, along with several other dignitaries and representatives of the Arya Samaj. Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi said that the spiritual energy of the mantras could still be felt by everyone. He expressed that being among Arya Samaj followers always feels divine and inspiring, attributing it to the blessings of Swami Dayanand Saraswati. The Prime Minister recalled participating in earlier events marking Maharshi Dayanand’s...

The Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will participate in the International Aryan Summit 2025, commemorating the 200th Birth Anniversary of Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati and 150 years of Arya Samaj ’s service to society. The event will take place at Rohini, New Delhi, on October 31, 2025. On this occasion, a ₹200 commemorative coin dedicated to Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati and a ₹150 commemorative coin honouring the Arya Samaj will be released. The summit, organised as part of the Jyāna Jyoti Festival, aims to honour Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati’s enduring legacy in education and social reform, celebrate 150 years of Arya Samaj’s contributions to nation-building, and promote global awareness of Vedic principles and Swadeshi values in alignment with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. The event will bring together representatives from Arya Samaj units across India and abroad, reflecting the universal relevance of Maharshi Dayanand’s reformist ideals and the organisation’s far-reac...

The Government of India will issue a ₹150  commemorative coin  to mark the  150 Year Celebration of Arya Samaj . The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on October 30, 2025, confirming this coin. The Arya Samaj is a reformist movement founded by Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati in 1875 to revive the true teachings of the Vedas and promote social and spiritual reform. It stands against caste discrimination, idol worship, and social evils, advocating equality, education, and moral living. The movement played a major role in awakening national consciousness and inspiring the spirit of self-reliance and truth. Through its educational institutions and humanitarian work, the Arya Samaj continues to spread the message of righteousness and Vedic wisdom across the world. The  metal composition  of the ₹150 coin will consist of a Nickel Silver, comprising 60% Copper, 20% Nickel, and 20% Zinc. The coin will weigh 32 grams and have a diameter of 44 mm, featuri...

The India Government Mint, Mumbai, has opened the bookings for the ₹150  commemorative coin  issued to mark the  150th Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel . The bookings are open from October 30, 2025, and it is subject to limited availability. Earlier in the evening, the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, unveiled a commemorative coin and a postal stamp to mark the event at Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, ahead of the nationwide observance of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas on October 31, 2025. The ₹150 commemorative coin is available in both Proof and UNC sets, presented in a Folder/Blister pack. Additionally, it is also offered in a Proof Set with an MDF box packaging option. The Proof Set is priced at ₹9,879, and the UNC Set at ₹9,718, both offered in folder/blister packaging. The Proof Set with an MDF box is priced at ₹10,487. The coin’s pricing reflects its premium specifications—it is struck in 99.9% pure silver, weighs 40 grams, measures 44 mm in diameter, and featur...

The Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, unveiled a ₹150 commemorative coin and a postal stamp to mark the 150th Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel today, on October 30, 2025, at Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, ahead of the nationwide observance of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas on October 31, 2025. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for development projects worth ₹1,219 crore in Kevadia on the eve of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s 150th Jayanti. These projects include the Birsa Munda Bhavan—an iconic centre dedicated to Bhagwan Birsa Munda—a residential complex for GSEC and SSNNL employees, the first phase of the hospitality district, and a Bonsai Garden. Shri Modi also flagged off a fleet of electric buses in Kevadia, an initiative aimed at providing comfortable and sustainable transport facilities for visitors to the region. During his visit, the Prime Minister met members of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s family in Kevadia, expressing his deli...

The Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, is set to lead the nationwide observance of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on October 31, 2025, at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat’s Narmada Valley. A ₹150 commemorative coin and a postal stamp will be unveiled on October 30, 2025, to mark this monumental event — a significant milestone in India’s journey toward unity and national integration — ahead of the nationwide observance of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas. The Statue of Unity, inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi in 2018, stands as the tallest statue in the world at 182 meters. It symbolizes Sardar Patel’s monumental contribution in uniting over 560 princely states into the Indian Union after independence. The statue is situated on Sadhu Bet, a river island located 3.5 km downstream of the Sardar Sarovar Dam, nestled between the Vindhyachal and Satpura mountain ranges.  This commemorative coin, symbolizing the Iron Man of India’s enduring legacy, is not only a tri...

The Government of India will issue a ₹150  commemorative coin  on the occasion of the ' 150th Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel '. The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on September 30, 2025, confirming this coin. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, known as the "Iron Man of India," was a key leader in the Indian freedom struggle and the country’s first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister. He played a crucial role in the integration of over 560 princely states into the Indian Union after independence. A staunch nationalist and skilled administrator, Patel was deeply respected for his firm leadership and practical approach. His legacy is commemorated by the Statue of Unity, the world’s tallest statue, located in Gujarat. The  metal composition  of the ₹150 coin will consist of Pure Silver (99.9%). The coin will weigh 40 grams and have a diameter of 44 mm, featuring 200 serrations along the edge. The coin's description is as follows. Obverse: ...

The Government of India will issue a ₹150  commemorative coin  to mark the  150th Birth Anniversary of Acharya Jawahar Lal Ji Maharaj . The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on September 1, 2025, confirming this coin. Acharya Shri Jawahar Lal Ji Maharaj was a revered Jain saint known for his profound wisdom, spiritual leadership, and dedication to spreading the teachings of Lord Mahavira. Through his compassionate discourses and deep knowledge of Jain philosophy, he inspired countless individuals to live a life rooted in truth, non-violence, and self-discipline. His legacy continues to guide devotees on the path of righteousness and inner peace. The  metal composition  of the ₹150 coin will consist of a Quaternary Alloy, comprising 50% Silver, 40% Copper, 5% Nickel, and 5% Zinc. The coin will weigh 35 grams and have a diameter of 44 mm, featuring 200 serrations along the edge. The coin's description is as follows. Obverse:  The face of the c...

The India Government Mint, Mumbai, has opened bookings for ₹150 commemorative coin issued to celebrate 150 Years of India Meteorological Department (IMD). The bookings began today, June 17, 2025, and are available in limited quantities. Earlier, the Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi unveiled a ₹150 commemorative coin and a postal stamp to celebrate 150 Years of India Meteorological Department (IMD), on January 14, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The ₹150 commemorative coin is available in both Proof and UNC sets, presented in a Folder/Blister pack. Additionally, it is also offered in a Proof Set with an MDF box packaging option. The Proof Set is priced at ₹7,325, and the UNC Set at ₹7,135, both offered in folder/blister packaging. The Proof Set with an MDF box is priced at ₹7,530. This coin is meticulously crafted from pure silver (99.9%), weighing 40 grams, with a diameter of 44 mm and featuring 200 serrations along the edge. Many collectors are eagerly looking forw...

The India Government Mint, Mumbai, has opened bookings for ₹150  commemorative coin  issued to celebrate  150 Years of Bombay Stock Exchange  (BSE). The bookings began today, April 21, 2025, and are available in limited quantities. Earlier, the Hon’ble Minister of Finance, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, released the ₹150  commemorative coin  to celebrate the  150 Years of Bombay Stock Exchange , on April 17, 2025 at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. The ₹150 commemorative coin is available in both Proof and UNC sets, presented in a Folder/Blister pack. Additionally, it is also offered in a Proof Set with an MDF box packaging option. The Proof Set is priced at ₹3,990, and the UNC Set at ₹3,775, both in Folder or Blister packaging. The Proof Set with MDF or Wooden Box packaging is available for ₹4,285. This coin is composed of a Quaternary Alloy consisting of 50% Silver, 40% Copper, 5% Nickel, and 5% Zinc. It weighs 35 grams, measures 44 mm in diameter...

The Hon’ble Minister of Finance, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, released the ₹150 commemorative coin to celebrate the 150 Years of Bombay Stock Exchange today, April 17, 2025 at Jio World Convention Centre, BKC, Mumbai. The event was also graced by the presence of Shri Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Chairperson of SEBI; Shri Pankaj Choudhary, Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance; and Shri Sundararaman Ramamurthy, MD & CEO of BSE, along with several other distinguished dignitaries from the financial and business sectors, making it a memorable occasion for all attendees. Addressing the gathering, Hon’ble Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman delivered a message to all stakeholders in the financial ecosystem. She urged market intermediaries and exchanges to innovate with purpose while always keeping the investor at the center. To investors, she encouraged staying informed, being patient, and believing in the long-term promise of disciplined wealth creation. She appealed to corporates to u...