Overview

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Issued by the Government of India to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the founding of Arya Samaj (1875–2025) by Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati. This non-circulating commemorative piece uniquely incorporates the full text of the sacred Gayatri Mantra in Devanagari script surrounding the central 150-year emblem.

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Key Features & Details:

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• Country: India (Republic of India)

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• Denomination: ₹150 (150 Rupees)

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• Commemorative Theme: 150 Year Celebration of Arya Samaj (1875–2025)

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• Composition: Nickel Silver (60% Copper, 20% Nickel, 20% Zinc)

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• Diameter / Weight: 44 mm / 32 g

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• Edge: 200 Serrations

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• Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated / Proof finish with frosted design reliefs and sharp, clean rims.

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• Presentation: Supplied in its original mint-issued protective capsule and presentation box, with the official mint specification card.

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• Obverse (Front): Lion Capital of Ashoka in the centre with the national motto “सत्यमेव जयते” below, flanked by “भारत” on the left, “INDIA” on the right, and the denomination “₹150” at the bottom.

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• Reverse (Back): The official 150-year Arya Samaj celebration logo flanked by the milestone dates “1875” and “2025”. The outer periphery is inscribed “आर्य समाज का 150वां वर्ष समारोह” and “ARYA SAMAJ 150 YEAR CELEBRATION”, enclosing the inner circular inscription of the Gayatri Mantra in Devanagari.

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Collector Value:

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An official Indian Mint commemorative issue, complete in its original packaging – a strong addition for collectors of modern Indian commemoratives.