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The India Government Mint, Mumbai has started accepting bookings for the ₹60 commemorative coin issued to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Central Bureau of Investigation and  Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav coin series , featuring denominations of ₹1, ₹2, ₹5, ₹10, and ₹20. The bookings began on September 15, 2023, and is subject to limited availability. The  Central Bureau of Investigation  (CBI) coins are issued in Proof and UNC sets in Folder/Blister packages and Proof Sets with MDF Boxes. The ₹60 coin issued in the Folder/Blister packaging within the Proof Set is priced at ₹3,865, while the UNC Set is priced at ₹3,345. Additionally, for those interested in the Proof Set with the MDF/Wooden Box, it's available at ₹4,320. The Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav coins are available in two packaging options: Acrylic and Folder/Blister packages. The Acrylic Set is priced at ₹720, while the Folder/Blister Set is priced at ₹645. It's important to note that these sets contain UNC (Uncirculated) coin...

The Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi released the ₹60  commemorative coin , postage stamp and special cover to mark the  Diamond Jubilee of  Central Bureau of Investigation  (CBI) today, on April 3, 2023 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The Union Minister of State for Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Shri Jitendra Singh, National Security Advisor to PM, Shri Ajit Doval, Cabinet Secretary, Shri Rajiv Gauba and Director of CBI Shri Subodh Kumar Jaiswal were present on the occasion. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister congratulated everyone on the Diamond Jubilee of the CBI, noting its 60-year journey as India’s premier investigative agency. He highlighted the launch of a collection of Supreme Court judgments related to the CBI, new offices, digital handles, and facilities that strengthen the Bureau. Emphasizing CBI’s reputation, he remarked, “CBI’s name is on everyone’s lips. It is like a brand for truth and justice.” The...

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will be releasing the ₹60  commemorative coin  to mark the  Diamond Jubilee of  Central Bureau of Investigation  (CBI) on April 3, 2023, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Shri Amit Shah, Union Home Minister & Minister of Co-operation, along with Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions), will also be present on this occasion. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), India’s premier investigating agency, was established on 1st April 1963 through a resolution of the Ministry of Home Affairs. It functions under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and is entrusted with investigating high-profile cases of corruption, economic offenses, organized crime, and other significant national matters. The Ministry of Finance issued the official gazette notification on March 29, 2023, confirming the release of the commemorative coin. This issu...

The Government of India will be issuing a ₹60  commemorative coin  to mark the  Diamond Jubilee of  Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on March 29, 2023, confirming this coin. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is the premier investigating agency of India formed on 1 April 1963 through a Home Ministry resolution. It operates under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. Originally set up to investigate bribery and governmental corruption, in 1965 it received expanded jurisdiction to investigate breaches of central laws enforceable by the Government of India, multi-state organised crime, multi-agency or international cases. The agency has been known to investigate several economic crimes, special crimes, cases of corruption and other cases. The  metal composition  of the ₹60 coin will consist of a Quaternary Alloy, comprising 50% Silver, 40% Copper, 5% Ni...

The Government of India is expected to issue a ₹60 commemorative coin in 2023 to mark the 60th anniversary of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Shri Ajay Agarwal, Director (Finance) of the Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India (SPMCIL), hinted at the release of this coin during an interview at the World Money Fair, held from February 3rd to 5th, 2023, in Berlin, Germany. He also confirmed that a commemorative coin for the G20 Summit 2023 is scheduled for release in the last week of February 2023. The CBI, India’s premier investigative agency, was established on 1st April 1963 through a resolution of the Ministry of Home Affairs. Initially tasked with investigating bribery and governmental corruption, the agency’s mandate was expanded in 1965 to cover violations of central laws, multi-state organized crime, international cases, and multi-agency investigations. Over the decades, the CBI has earned recognition for handling a broad spectrum of economic crimes, corrup...