coin tales chapter3 [part 12]
Ø 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. the
world of Numismatics—the formal study and collection of coins, tokens, and
paper money. Whether you’re looking at the spare change in your pocket or a
2,000-year-old silver piece, every coin tells a story of economics, art, and
power.
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-
6o years of India’s parliament
About
the coin
– the present name of India’s parliament is the parliament house of india. the new building is used for
regular meeting. The old Parliament building of India, now known as Samvidhan bhavan (Constitution House), is a historic, circular, sandstone structure in New
Delhi inaugurated in 1927. Designed by British architects Edwin Lutyens and
Herbert Baker, it served as the center of Indian democracy for 96 years before
being replaced in 2023. is called
samvidhan bhavan and it is the birth place of Indian constitution and it is
planned to preserve the museum of India’s heritage. The head of house of parliament of india is the president
of India and the chairman is vice president of India. the word Sansad
originated from Sanskrit language “Sam” means
sitting together and “sad” means
assembly. It is located at new Delhi of India. it is supreme legislature body
comprising the president and two legislative body. the two legislative bodies
are Lok Sabha [Lowerhouse], Rajya Sabha [upper house]. The Lok Sabha
[Lowerhouse] consists of house of people maximum of 552 members are elected
once in five years period. The Rajya Sabha [upper house] the council of states,
it is permanent body of the parliament and twelve members are nominated by the president.
The speaker of Lok Sabha is shri
om Birla and speaker of Rajya Sabha is C. P. Radhakrishnan. the Indian government
issued the coin to celebrate the six decades old milestone of house of Indian parliament
|
Ø Metal |
Ø brass-Nickel |
|
Ø Weight |
Ø 6grams |
|
Ø DIAMETER |
Ø 23MILLI METERs |
|
Ø Shape |
Ø circular |
|
Ø Year
on coin |
Ø 1952
- 2012 |
|
Ø Country
issued |
Ø INDIA |
|
Ø DENOMINATION
OF THE COIN |
Ø five RUPEES |
|
Ø Obverse |
Ø National emblem |
|
Ø Reverse |
Ø parliament |
|
Ø Type
of coin |
Ø COMMEMORATIVE
COIN |
|
Ø month
of issued |
Ø may |
|
Ø Year
of issued |
Ø 2012 |
|
Ø Mint
mark |
Ø star |
|
Ø Portrait |
Ø Samvidhan
bhavan |
|
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
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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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