Archive · 14 Aug 2025
India to Issue Coin for IIT-Kharagpur's 75th Anniversary
The Indian government is making a special coin to celebrate IIT-Kharagpur's 75th birthday.
This coin is made of silver, and it's worth 75 rupees.
It weighs 40 grams and will be available starting on August 18th, which is the day IIT-Kharagpur was founded.
You can't spend it like regular money; it's only for people who like to collect coins.
The coin will be sold at the Kolkata Mint for 7500 rupees.
IIT-Kharagpur is a very old and important school for technology in India, established in 1951.
This coin is a special way to remember the school's history.
The Indian government will release a commemorative silver coin for IIT-Kharagpur's 75th anniversary.
The coin will be a Rs 75 denomination and weigh 40 grams.
The coin will be released on August 18, the IIT Kharagpur Foundation Day.
It is a commemorative coin and cannot be used for trading.
The coin will be available at the Kolkata Mint for Rs 7500.
- Who
- The Central government is issuing the coin for IIT-Kharagpur.
- What
- A commemorative silver coin is being released.
- When
- The coin will be released on August 18, IIT Kharagpur's Foundation Day.
- Where
- The coin will be released from the Kolkata Mint.
- Why
- To mark the 75th anniversary of IIT-Kharagpur.
- Coin Denomination
- Rs 75
- Coin Weight
- 40 grams
- Coin Composition
- 99.9% silver
- Release Date
- August 18
- Coin Purpose
- Commemorative
- Mint Location
- Kolkata
- Retail Price
- Rs 7500