MoF issues Gazette Notification for Smt. Vijaya Raje Scindia Coin

The Government of India will issue a commemorative coin of ₹100 to mark the ' Birth Centenary of Smt. Vijaya Raje Scindia .' The Ministry of Finance issued the gazette notification on June 04, 2019, confirming the coin. Vijaya Raje Scindia (12 October 1919 – 25 January 2001), born Lekha Divyeshwari Devi and popularly known as the Rajmata of Gwalior, was a prominent Indian political personality. Inspired by the freedom movement after completing her education, she actively joined the struggle for independence. With a strong belief in educating the girl child and women empowerment, she dedicated herself to these causes. The metal composition of the ₹100 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 diameter of 44 mm, featuring 200 serrations along the edge. The coin's description is as follows. The obverse side of the coin will feature the Lion Capitol of Ashoka Pillar in the cen...