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The India Government Mint, Hyderabad, achieved record sales with the commemorative coin of ₹100 issued on the occasion of the  Birth Centennial Year of Shri Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao , popularly known as NTR, unveiled by President Smt. Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi on August 28, 2023. The Hyderabad Mint at Charlapally, the facility responsible for minting these coins, facilitated in-person sales at counters located at the Saifabad Mint and the IG Cherlapally. The bookings commenced with a range of packages and variants, including the Folder and MDF Box, priced at ₹4,350 for the Proof Set in the Folder package, ₹4,050 for the UNC Set in the Folder package, and ₹4,850 for the Proof Set in the MDF Box. It is noteworthy that the Hyderabad Mint introduced the NTR coins with the 'H' mintmark for the Proof Sets, deviating from the usual ★ (Star) mintmark. Initially, 12,000 coins were minted and sold. However, the tremendous demand from NTR's global fan base resulted in a surge i...

The India Government Mint, Hyderabad, has issued an email notification to all customers regarding the delivery timeline for the N.T. Rama Rao ₹100 commemorative coin  sets. The update comes in response to the overwhelming volume of orders received both online and offline since the booking opened. The email notification is as below: Dear Customer, Thanks for ordering our product. Due to overwhelming response to the product “NTR commemorative coin – UNC, Proof and Wooden Box”, our organisation has received huge number of orders. In this regard, it is intimated your order will be completed in 30 to 45 days as mentioned in the specifications of the product at the time of placing order. We commit to deliver you product within 30 to 45 days from the date of booking, however efforts are already being taken to deliver the product as early as possible. Thanks for your co-operation and patience in this regard. Thanks and Regards, Marketing Team India Government Mint, A Unit of SPMCIL It is ...

The India Government Mint, Hyderabad, will be opening the bookings for the ₹100  commemorative coin  issued to mark the  Birth Centennial Year of Shri Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao . The bookings will be opened from August 29, 2023, and it is subject to limited availability. Earlier in the day, the Hon'ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, released the ₹100 coin to mark the occasion at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi with extended invitations to only 100 guests for the ceremony, including members of NTR’s family. The ₹100 commemorative coin is available in both Proof and UNC sets, presented in Folder/Blister packaging with two colour variants and corresponding booklets. These packages come in brown and yellow themes, and each offers an option of either a Telugu–English or Hindi–English printed booklet. The Proof Set is priced at ₹4,380, while the UNC Set is priced at ₹4,050 for all Folder/Blister variants.  In addition to these, the coin is also offer...

The Hon'ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, released the ₹100 commemorative coin to mark the Birth Centennial Year of Shri Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao , popularly known as NTR today, on August 28, 2023 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. The Rashtrapati Bhavan extended invitations to only 100 guests for the ceremony, including members of NTR’s family. Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the late Shri N.T. Rama Rao made an indelible contribution to Indian cinema and cultural heritage through his remarkable body of work in Telugu films. She recalled how he brought iconic characters from the Ramayana and Mahabharata to life with unparalleled depth and devotion. His portrayals of Lord Rama and Lord Krishna became so vivid and enduring that generations of people began to revere and even worship him in these divine roles. She further noted that beyond mythological characters, NTR gave voice to the struggles and aspirations of ordinary people. Through his film Manushul...

The Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, is scheduled to release the much-awaited ₹100 commemorative coin marking the Birth Centennial Year of Shri Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao , widely known as NTR, on August 28, 2023 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. This prestigious event honors one of India’s most celebrated cultural and political icons. The official invitation for the ceremony was shared by Smt. Daggubati Purandeswari, daughter of NTR, former Union Minister of Human Resource Development (Education), and the current State President of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Andhra Pradesh. Her announcement has generated widespread anticipation among admirers, historians, and numismatists alike. Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (28 May 1923 – 18 January 1996) was an iconic Indian actor, filmmaker, and statesman. Revered as Viswa Vikhyatha Nata Sarwa Bhouma (Universal Emperor of Acting), he appeared in over 300 films, predominantly in Telugu cinema, portraying mythological, historical, and ...

A grand event celebrating 100 years of Telugu icon Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao , fondly known in the industry as NTR, is all set to take place at Anumolu Gardens, Vijayawada on April 28, 2023. A commemorative coin is expected to be released to mark this special occasion. Shri N Chandrababu Naidu, the National President of the Telugu Desam Party, Superstar Rajinikanth, Nandamuri Balakrishna and Shri S. Venkatanarayana will be the chief guests for the event.  Shri Nandamuri Balakrishna, in a video, invited fans to come and be a part of the celebrations as well. He said, “The NTR centenary celebrations will take place on April 28th under the chairmanship of Janardhan, and it will be celebrated as a festival. Along with me, N Chandrababu Naidu, the National President of the Telugu Desam Party, and Rajinikanth will attend the event. You are all invited to join us and make it a grand success with your presence”. This will be the seventh commemorative coin for the year 2023. A gazette...

The Government of India will be issuing a ₹100  commemorative coin  on occasion of  Centennial Birth Year of Shri Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao . The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on March 20, 2023, confirming this coin. Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (28 May 1923 – 18 January 1996), often referred to by his initials NTR, was an Indian actor, filmmaker and politician who served as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh for seven years over three terms. He starred in over 300 films, predominantly in Telugu cinema, and was referred by the media as Viswa Vikhyatha Nata Sarwa Bhouma (transl. Universal star of acting). The metal composition of the  ₹100 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 at the edge. The description of the coin is as below.  Obverse:   The face of the coin shall bear the Lion Capital of Ashoka Pillar ...