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Mumbai Mint Opens Bookings for ₹75 NCC Coin Sets

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The India Government Mint, Mumbai, has opened the bookings for the ₹75  commemorative coin  issued to mark the  75 years of Raising of National Cadet Corps . The bookings are open from May 30, 2023 to July 10, 2023. Earlier, the Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi released the ₹75  commemorative coin  along with the special day cover , while addressing the  NCC PM rally on January 28, 2023 at the Cariappa Parade Ground in Delhi . The Proof Set is priced at ₹3,820 and UNC Set at ₹3,300 for the Blister/Folder pack. For the Wooden box pack, t he Proof Set is priced at ₹4,275 and UNC Set at ₹3,990. The ₹75 commemorative coin on the National Cadet Corps (NCC) highlights the esteemed youth wing of the Indian Armed Forces. 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  section.

PM Modi Releases ₹75 Coin on National Cadet Corps (NCC)

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The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi released the ₹75  commemorative coin  along with the special day cover on the  occasion of  75 years of Raising of National Cadet Corps , while addressing the  NCC PM rally on January 28, 2023 at the Cariappa Parade Ground in Delhi . The National Cadet Corps (NCC) celebrated it's 75th year of its inception and the rally was held as a hybrid day and night event and included a cultural program on the theme ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’. In the true Indian spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam in presense of 196 officers and cadets from 19 foreign countries as part of the celebrations.   “When the country is brimming with the energy and enthusiasm of the youth, the priorities of that country will  always be its young people”, the Prime Minister said as he mentioned the efforts of the government to provide a platform for the youth that will help them in achieving their dreams. Noting that various sectors are being o...

PM Modi to Release ₹75 coin at National Cadet Corps Rally

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The Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will be releasing the  ₹75  commemorative coin  and a special day cover to mark the  75 years of Raising of National Cadet Corps , while addressing the  annual NCC PM rally on January 28, 2023 at the Cariappa Parade Ground  in New Delhi. This year, NCC is celebrating 75th year of its inception. The rally will be held as a hybrid day and night event and will also include a cultural program on the theme ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’. In the true Indian spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, 196 officers and cadets from 19 foreign countries have been invited to be a part of the celebrations as per the Public Information Bureau. The Ministry of Finance issued the gazette notification on January 25, 2023. This will be the second  commemorative coin of 2023, reportedly minted by the India Government Mint, Mumbai.

New Commemorative Coin: National Cadet Corps (NCC)

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The Government of India will be issuing a Rs 75  commemorative coin  on occasion of  75 years of Raising of National Cadet Corps . The Ministry of Finance has issued the gazette notification today confirming the same. The National Cadet Corps (NCC) is the youth wing of the Indian Armed Forces with its headquarters in New Delhi, India. It is open to school and college students on voluntary basis as a Tri-Services Organisation, comprising the Army, the Navy and the Air Force, engaged in developing the youth of the country into disciplined and patriotic citizens. The emblem of the NCC consists of 3 colours; red, dark blue and light blue. These colours represent the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force respectively. The 17 lotuses indicate the 17 directories of India The metal composition of the coin will be Quaternary Alloy (50% Silver, 40% Copper, 5% Nickel and 5% Zinc). The weight of the coin will be 35 grams and 44 mm in diameter with 200 serrations a...