Commemorative coins are coins that were issued to commemorate some particular event or issue. Indian commemorative coins were issued from the 1964s onwards. Such coins have a distinct design with reference to the occasion on which they were issued. Many coins of this category serve as collectors items only, although some are also issuing commemorative coins for regular circulation.Modern and Commemorative Indian Coins are very interesting to discuss because they cover many topics like Indian Independence Struggle, War, Peace, Wildlife, Vegetation, Great Personalties, Various Events and Organisations.The highest value of Indian coin is 150 rupees.It is a commemorative coin- 150 years to the birth of Rabindranath Tagore (2011). They can be bought in proof sets from different mints like Mumbai Mint , Calcutta Mint , etc.In 1 set, there are 2-9 coins of different values. The highest value is 150 rupees as said before.
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Commemorative coins are made at Mumbai Mint , Noida Mint , Calcutta Mint , etc.
The first commemorative coins was dated 1964 and had a bust of Jawaharlal Nehru on observe and was issued in one,half & quarter rupee.
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