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The India Government Mint, Mumbai, has started accepting bookings for the ₹75 commemorative coin issued to mark the Platinum Jubilee of Armed Forces Medical College , Pune. The bookings commenced on February 24, 2024, and is subject to limited availability. The Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) coin is issued in Proof and UNC sets with Folder/Blister packaging and a Proof Set with MDF Boxes. Earlier, on December 01, 2023, the President of India and the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, released the ₹75 commemorative coin, special cover, and postage stamp, while conferring the President's colour upon the Armed Forces Medical College. The ₹75 coin, included in the Folder/Blister packaging within the Proof Set, is priced at ₹5,180, while the UNC Set is available for ₹4,620. Additionally, for those interested in the Proof Set with the MDF/Wooden Box, it is priced at ₹5,635. It's important to note that the metal composition of this ₹75 coin is 80% Silve...

The Hon'ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, released a ₹75  commemorative coin , a special cover, and a postage stamp to mark the Platinum Jubilee of the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune , while conferring the President's Colour upon AFMC on December 1, 2023. The Hon'ble President is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. The spectacular event took place at the Capt. Devashish Sharma Kirti Chakra Parade Ground at AFMC. A significant feature of the ceremonial parade was the female medical officers leading four contingents of the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) personnel serving in the Army, Navy, and Air Force, exemplifying women's empowerment in the AFMS. Speaking on the occasion, the President said that AFMC has earned an exceptional reputation as an institution of the highest calibre in medical education. She noted that its graduates have brought great pride to the nation through their dedicated service during wars, counter-insurgency operation...

The Government of India will issue a ₹75  commemorative coin  to mark the Platinum Jubilee of Armed Forces Medical College, Pune . The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on November 29, 2023, confirming this coin. The Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) stands as a premier medical institute in India, celebrated for its commitment to excellence in education and research. It provides comprehensive training for both undergraduate and postgraduate medical and nursing students, assuring promising career paths in the defense services. Established on May 1, 1948, in accordance with the recommendations of the BC Roy Committee, the institute emerged from the amalgamation of various defense medical organizations. The inception of the "Graduate Wing" on August 4, 1962, aimed to ensure a steady supply of medical officers for the Indian Armed Forces. The Hon'ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, will confer the President's Colour upon the Armed Forces Medica...