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The Indian government will release a special Rs 75 silver coin to celebrate IIT Kharagpur’s 75th anniversary. The 40-gram coin, made of 99.9% silver, will be available for collectors at Rs 7500. IIT Kharagpur, India’s first IIT, was founded in 1951 and holds Institute of Eminence status. The coin will be officially launched on the institute’s Foundation Day, August 18.

Key Points: Centre to Release Rs 75 Silver Coin for IIT Kharagpur 75th Anniversary

  • Rs 75 silver coin marks IIT Kharagpur’s 75th anniversary
  • Coin weighs 40g with 99.9% purity
  • Available for Rs 7500 from Kolkata Mint
  • IIT Kharagpur is India’s oldest IIT
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Centre to issue special commemorative coin on IIT-Kharagpur's 75th anniversary

India issues a commemorative Rs 75 silver coin for IIT Kharagpur’s 75th anniversary, available for collectors at Rs 7500.

"A Rs 75 commemorative silver coin is being brought out to mark the 75th anniversary of the institute. – Suman Chakraborty, IIT Kharagpur Director"

Kolkata, Aug 14

The Central government will issue a special commemorative silver coin to mark the 75th anniversary of the Indian Institute of Technology-Kharagpur (IIT-K), the oldest IIT.

As part of its plan, a special commemorative silver coin of Rs 75 and weighing 40 grams, is being introduced.

The Union Finance Ministry issued a notification in this regard recently, sharing detailed information about this coin.

The coin will be released on the Foundation Day of IIT Kharagpur on August 18.

However, this is only a commemorative coin. It cannot be used for trading. It is meant for those who love to collect coins.

According to sources, this coin will be released from the Kolkata Mint under the Central Government. This commemorative coin can be collected from the mint at a retail price of Rs 7500.

Director of IIT Kharagpur, Suman Chakraborty, said, "A Rs 75 commemorative silver coin is being brought out to mark the 75th anniversary of the institute. The Government of India has approved it. It will be released on our upcoming foundation day."

IIT Kharagpur is the oldest of the IITs in India. Founded in 1951, the institute is the first of the IITs to be established and is recognised as an Institute of National Importance. In 2019, it was awarded the status of Institute of Eminence by the Government of India.

Spread over 2,000 acres of land in Kharagpur in West Midnapore, it is one of the technological hubs of the country.

According to the government notification, the Rs 75 coin to be released for IIT Kharagpur will contain 99.9 per cent silver.

The diameter of the coin will be 44 millimetres. The special initiative has been taken to mark the 75th anniversary of the institute.

- IANS

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Priya S
While commemorative coins are nice, I wish the government would focus more on increasing research funding for IITs. Our institutions need practical support beyond symbolic gestures.
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Rohit P
My father studied at IIT KGP in the 70s. This news brought tears to his eyes! Ordered two coins - one for him and one to preserve for my future kids. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
As an education researcher, I find this initiative fascinating. The coin could become a valuable artifact documenting India's technical education history. Hope other IITs get similar recognition in their milestone years.
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Karthik V
₹7500 for a coin? That's almost my monthly rent! Wish they had a cheaper version for students and common people who want to celebrate this occasion but can't afford silver.
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Nisha Z
The design should incorporate something about IIT KGP's famous Illumination festival and Spring Fest! Those are such iconic parts of the institute's culture. Still, a great initiative overall.
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David E
Interesting move. In my country, we have similar commemorative coins for universities. Good to see India preserving its academic heritage in this way. The 99.9% silver content makes it a collector's item.

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