New Commemorative Coin: ICC World Cup 2019
The Government of India might consider the issuance of commemorative coins with denominations of ₹1000 and a ₹500 to mark the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. The ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, the 12th edition of the tournament, is scheduled to be held in England and Wales from May 30 to July 14, 2019. India, a powerhouse in world cricket, has lifted the World Cup twice—first under the captaincy of Kapil Dev in 1983, and again under Mahendra Singh Dhoni in 2011. A commemorative coin release aligned with the 2019 tournament would therefore serve as a tribute not only to the global cricketing event but also to India’s enduring passion for the sport. If finalized, this release would be historically significant, as it would mark the first-ever gold coin to be issued in the history of Republic India coinage, making it a landmark moment for collectors and cricket enthusiasts alike. According to early indications, the ₹1000 Gold Coin will measure approximately 18 mm in diameter and will ...