𝙳𝚒𝚍 𝚈𝚘𝚞 𝙺𝚗𝚘𝚠? india 's first commemorative coin !!!!!!!!!

 

                                     chapter one coin tales part -2

Ø     HI HELLO EVERYONE WELCOME TO OUR BLOG numismaticdelight.blogspot.com ABOUT the history of coinage AND today I am here to share about an interesting topic the ‘commemorative coins’ which is master piece and treasure of our nation THESE COINS WERE ORIGINALLY CREATED AS POWERFUL TOOLS FOR FUNDRAISiNG AND PROPAGANDA. Propaganda & Royal Authority: In ancient Rome and Greece, coins were "silent ambassadors". Rulers used them to broadcast military victories, showcase their divine blessing from the gods, or announce a new emperor's coronation to a wide, mobile audience.

Ø       in the world commemorative coins are introduced in united states in the year 1893. In India the journey of these coins was begin in the year 1964. the term commemorative means to recall an event or to give respect to a person. In India the first commemorative coin which was featuring the portrait of India’s first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru who had served India from 15 of august 1947 to until his death may 1964. The coin features portrait of Jawaharlal Nehru on one rupee and 50 paisa coin. This coin was issued in the year 1964 after his death to commemorate his services India as prime minister. At the present these coins were featuring the important events, birth centenary, great personality persons, scientists, poets and temples of India. Now some of the coins are birth centenary of father of nuclear physics DR Homi Jehangir Bhabha, first Indian poet who was awarded for his book renowned spiritual writings ‘Gitanjali’ Rabindranath Tagore, Acharya Tulsi and one hundred of RSS. I am here to express about one of the ONE OF THE commemorative coins OF INDIA.                                  

                             

NAME OF THE COIN – birth centenary of Jawaharlal Nehru

INDIA’S FIRST COMMEMORAVITE COIN AND PIVOTAL TIME CAPSULE. IT WAS ISSUED BY THE INDIAN GOVERNMENT IN THE YEAR 1964 TO HONOR THE VALUABLE SERVICES BY INDIA’S FIRST pm JAWAHARLAL NEHRU. HE WON THRICE AS A PM IN ELECTIONS I.E. FROM 1952-1957,1957-62 AND 1962-64 AND LATER HE WAS DIED ON 27^TH MAY 1964. HIS BIRTHDAY (NOV14) IS CELEBRATED AS CHILDREN’S DAY. THE MAIN REASON TO CELEBRATE HIS BIRTHDAY AS CHILDREN’S DAY TO REMEMBER HIM AS CHACHA NEHRU. THE BOOKS WRITTEN BY NEHRU ARE “THE DISCOVERY OF INDIA”, “GLIMPSE OF THE WORLD” AND HIS FAMOUS AUTO-BIOGRAPHY TOWARDS FREEDOM. HE WAS CONSIDERED AS THE ARCHITECT OF INDIA BECAUSE HE ESTABLISHED PARLIAMENTARY SYSTEM AND SECULAR IDENTITY AND INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE. HE STARTED A CONCEPT OF FIVE-YEAR PLAN TO DEVELOP THE INDIA. THE FIRST 5 YEAR PLAN WAS FROM 1951-56. THE MAIN MOTTO IS TO DEVELOP AGRICULTURE AND IRRIGATION, THE SECOND FIVE YEAR PLAN FROM 1956-61, THE MOTTO IS TO DEVELIOP INDUSTRIES, THE THIRD FIVE YEAR PLAN FROM 1961-66 AND ITS MOTTO WAS TO DEVELOP SELF GENERATED ECONOMY. Later, in 1990 the five-year plan to develop reduce poverty. Next in 2015, the concept of five-year plan was replaced as “Niti Aayog”. So, Indian government released this coin to commemorate 100^th birth anniversary.

Ø     About the coin

Ø     Metal	Ø     Copper and nickel
Ø     Weight	Ø     6 grams
Ø     DIAMETER	Ø      26 MILLI METER
Ø     Shape	Ø     Circular
Ø     Year on coin	Ø     1989
Ø     Country issued	Ø     India government
Ø     DENOMINATION OF THE COIN	Ø     one RUPPES
Ø     Obverse	Ø     National emblem
Ø     Reverse	Ø     Jawaharlal nehru
Ø     Type of coin	Ø     Commemorative coin
Ø     month of issued	Ø     November
Ø     Year of issued	Ø     1988
Ø     Mint mark	Ø     Dot (.)
Ø     Portrait	Ø     Jawaharlal nehru
Ø     Mint mark location	Ø     Hyderabad
Ø     Availability	Ø     In circulation

 

Ø     conclusion

Ø     your pocket might be hiding a masterpiece. We often use these coins for paying money in coffee shop. After today I hope to see THE art gallery of these coins and prove that the

Ø     “HISTORY DOESN’T LIE IN DUSTY TEXT BOOK”

Ø     “DON’T COLLECT THESE COINS COLLECT THE HISTORT THEY REPRESENT TO US”

Ø     “EVERY COIN IS TREASURE OF REAL HISTORY”

Ø     While regular money is built for the present to buy things BUT THESE, commemorative coins are built for the future to remember thing. They turned the most common object in a person's pocket into a permanent monument of a nation's pride or a major world event. They started as political propaganda in Greece and Rome, used by emperors to broadcast military victories and divine right.

Ø      The 1892 Columbian Exposition Half Dollar set the standard for using coins to fund major public events and World Fairs.

Ø      The 1964 Nehru 1-Rupee was the first coin issued by independent India to move beyond trade and into the realm of national tribute.

Ø     More Than Money: These coins aren't just for spending; they are historical documents that celebrate culture, sports, and social milestones.

Ø      Unlike regular currency, their value often comes from their rarity, theme, and "Proof" finish, making them a bridge between history and investment. these coins are more than just currency; they are metallic time capsules. They evolved from ancient Greco-Roman tools of political propaganda into modern tributes that celebrate human achievement, national milestones, and cultural icons bridges the gap between ancient power and modern memory May your collection be a testament to greatness we can achieve!!  "What historical event do you think deserves its own commemorative coin next?"

 the Pocket Monuments and they talk about How Commemorative Coins Tell the Story of Nations

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"Minting History of The Journey of India’s Commemorative Coins Since 1964"

 "Why Some Coins Are Worth More Than Their Weight in Gold and History"

 "Heads, Tails, and History and The Evolution of Commemorative Coinage"                               

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