Government to Issue Rs 100 Commemorative Coin to Celebrate Birth Centenary of Mohammed Rafi.

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In December 2024, the Government of India (GOI) announced the issuance of a Rs 100 commemorative coin to mark the birth centenary of legendary playback singer Padma Shri Mohammed Rafi, which concluded on 24 December 2024. The circular, non-circulating coin will be minted by the India Government Mint (IGM) in Mumbai, Maharashtra.


      - The metal composition of the Rs 100 commemorative coin includes 50% Silver (Ag), 40% Copper (Cu), 5% Nickel (Ni), and 5% Zinc (Zn). The coin will weigh 35 grams and have a diameter of 44 millimeters, with 200 serrations along the edge.

      - The Lion Capitol of Ashoka Pillar will be in the center, accompanied by the legend "Satyamev Jayate" inscription, with the Rupee symbol (₹) and denominational value "100" in international numerals located below it.

      - The peripheries will feature the words "Bharath" in Devanagari script on the left and 'INDIA' in English on the right.

Main Point :-   (i) Mohammed Rafi (24 December 1924 – 31 July 1980), often referred to as Rafi Sahab, was born in Punjab. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1967 for his contribution to Art.

      (ii) Previous commemorative coins were issued in honor of legendary singers like Begum Akhtar (renowned Ghazal artist) in 2014 and Dr. M.S. Subbulakshmi (iconic Carnatic singer) in 2017.


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