Archive · 25 Jul 2025
India to Release ₹1,000 and ₹100 Commemorative Coins
The Indian government is making special coins!
They're creating ₹1,000 and ₹100 coins.
The ₹1,000 coin celebrates a historical naval trip by an emperor named Rajendra Chola I. The ₹100 coin honors a religious leader, Acharya Shri Mahapragya.
These coins are made of silver and are circular, but you can't use them like regular money in everyday shopping.
They are considered legal tender, and you can get them from specific places.
The Indian government will release ₹1,000 and ₹100 commemorative coins.
The ₹1,000 coin commemorates the 1,000-year naval expedition of Emperor Rajendra Chola – I.
The ₹100 coin commemorates the 105th birth anniversary of Acharya Shri Mahapragya.
Both coins will be made of pure silver and have a diameter of 44mm.
Commemorative coins are legal tender but not for general circulation.
- Who
- The Government of India is issuing the coins to honor Emperor Rajendra Chola I and Acharya Shri Mahapragya.
- What
- The government is releasing ₹1,000 and ₹100 commemorative coins.
- When
- Published on July 25, 2025, commemorating events from the past.
- Where
- The coins are from India.
- Why
- To commemorate historical events and figures.
- Denominations
- ₹1,000 and ₹100
- Material
- Pure silver
- Shape
- Circular
- Diameter
- 44 mm
- Serrations
- 200
- Legal Status
- Legal tender, not for general circulation