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The India Government Mint, Kolkata, has re-opened bookings from today for the ₹150 commemorative coin issued to mark the 150th Birth Anniversary of Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Goswami Prabhupad . The booking initially commenced on March 9, 2024, with a limited quantity of only 300 coins available. Despite the significant rise in the price of silver, the re-booking price for this Proof Set, offered in Folder/Blister packaging, remains the same as the initial booking price of ₹3,087. However, the UNC Set in Folder/Blister packaging and the Proof Set, which includes an MDF/Wooden Box, have not yet been made available. It appears that the delay in reopening the bookings for the Srila Prabhupad coin sets was due to heavy internal orders for the ₹90 coin issued in celebration of the 90 Years of Reserve Bank of India . The focus on fulfilling these high-demand orders has impacted the scheduling for other commemorative coins. Collectors who are looking for this themed coin or missed orde...

The India Government Mint, Kolkata, has started issuing the ₹150 commemorative coin for the 150th Birth Anniversary of Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Goswami Prabhupad in MDF box packages offline, although online bookings are yet to begin. However, it has come to notice that the Kolkata Mint has made an error with the inlet booklet in some of the MDF boxes. Instead of featuring the images of Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Goswami Prabhupad, they have included Srila A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Srila A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami, also known as Srila Prabhupada, born Abhay Charan De, was an influential Indian spiritual teacher and the founder-acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (Iskcon). A ₹125 coin was issued in 2021 to celebrate his 125th Birth Anniversary . However, Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Prabhupad was a Gaudīya Vaisnava Hindu guru, whose teachings were later extended by his disciple A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Additionally, the fol...

The India Government Mint, Kolkata, has commenced dispatching of the ₹150 commemorative coin issued to celebrate the 150th Birth Anniversary of Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Goswami Prabhupad , with bookings opening on March 9, 2024. Regrettably, both English and Hindi descriptions inside the folder package contain grammatical errors and inaccuracies. This oversight reflects a concerning lack of attention to detail and quality assurance on the part of the mint. This isn't the first occurrence; there have been numerous instances in the past where errors have occurred in packaging. Some issues include coins arriving with fingerprints, deep scratches, improper gumming between the blister inside the folder, dust particles on the coin, and low-quality capsules. It's disheartening to note that the mint appears to be neglecting the concerns of its customers or collectors, continuing to make the same mistakes without implementing necessary improvements. Quality assurance should be ...

The India Government Mint, Kolkata, has started accepting bookings for the ₹150 commemorative coin issued to mark the 150th Birth Anniversary of Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Goswami Prabhupad . The booking period commenced on March 9, 2024, and is subject to limited availability. Earlier, on February 8, 2024, the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi released a commemorative coin and a postal stamp to mark the event as part of World Vaishnav Convention 2024 program organized by Gaudiya Mission at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The ₹150 coin, featured in the Proof Set and offered in Folder/Blister packaging, is priced at ₹3,087. The UNC Set is not open for booking yet. Furthermore, the Proof Set, which includes an MDF/Wooden Box, is also awaiting availability for booking. These coin sets can be purchased either at the mint premises or through the  official website  of the India Government Mint, with updates available in the  current and upcoming bookings ...

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, released the ₹150 commemorative coin and postal stamp to mark the 150th Birth Anniversary of Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Goswami Prabhupad as part of the World Vaishnav Convention 2024 organised by Gaudiya Mission at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi today, on February 8, 2024. The Minister of State for Law & Justice, Parliamentary Affairs, and Culture, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, and the Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi, were among the dignitaries present on the occasion. Gaudiya Mission, with an unwavering commitment to spreading the teachings of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and a dedicated focus on human welfare, had poised itself to commemorate a historic event – the World Vaishnav Convention 2024. The grand assembly, held from February 6th to 8th, served as a tribute to the founder acharya and revered spiritual leader, Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Goswami Prabhupad of Gaudiya Mission. ...

The Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, is set to release the ₹150 commemorative coin and postal stamp to mark the 150th Birth Anniversary of Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Goswami Prabhupad as part of the World Vaishnav Convention 2024 organised by Gaudiya Mission at Bharat Mandappam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi on February 8, 2024. Gaudiya Mission, with an unwavering commitment to spreading the teachings of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and a dedicated focus on human welfare, is poised to mark a historic event – the World Vaishnav Convention 2024. Set to take place from February 6th to 8th, this grand assembly serves as a tribute to the founder acharya and revered spiritual leader, Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Goswami Prabhupad of Gaudiya Mission. The convention, an annual gathering of Vaishnavism devotees worldwide, promises a vibrant celebration of spiritual legacy and profound teachings. The festivities commence with the Adhivas Mohotsav, followed by a majestic Nagar ...

The Government of India will issue a commemorative coin of ₹150 to mark the 150th Birth Anniversary of Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Goswami Prabhupad . The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on February 1, 2024, confirming this coin. Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati, born as Bimala Prasad Datt, was an eminent Indian Gaudīya Vaisnava Hindu guru, ācārya (philosophy instructor), and revivalist in early twentieth-century India. To his followers, he was revered as Srila Prabhupāda, an honorific later extended to his disciple A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. In November 2023, UNESCO included the "150th Birth Anniversary of Srimad Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Goswami Prabhupada," a philosopher, social reformer, and eminent spiritual leader, in its list of anniversaries for celebration. 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 diam...