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Shri Rajnath Singh Releases the 75th Republic Day Coin

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The Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh released the  ₹75  commemorative coin  and a postage stamp on 75th Republic Day Celebrations  while  felicitating the ‘Super-100’ winners of Project Veer Gatha 3.0, in the presence of Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, in New Delhi on January 25, 2024. Shri Rajnath Singh said: “There was a time when as a nation we had limited resources and we were not able to pay proper attention to our youth. This scenario has now changed. Today, the youth, who wish to fly high, have an open sky of aspirations. It is our duty to encourage these nation builders”.  Before handing over to the podium, the Raksha Mantri, while interacting with students, shared insights on ‘spiritual strength’. He described physical, mental/intellectual and spiritual strength as the three facets crucial to achieve victory or any desired result in life. Only a spiritual person attains bliss, he said, adding only people with large hearts can be spir...

New Commemorative Coin: 75th Republic Day Celebrations

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The Government of India will issue a ₹75  commemorative coin  to mark the occasion of the 75th Republic Day celebrations . The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on January 23, 2024, confirming the release of this coin. India is gearing up for the momentous celebration of its 75th Republic Day on January 26, 2024, a significant milestone in the nation's history. At the heart of the Republic Day festivities is the impressive Republic Day Parade, held on Kartavya Path in New Delhi. This grand event showcases India's military prowess, featuring marching contingents from all three branches of the armed forces, spectacular displays of military equipment, and thrilling performances by motorcycle teams. The  metal composition  of the ₹75 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 face of the coin shall ...