Special edition coins to be minted during Kumbh , RBI

1) RBI jointly with SBI ,BOM intiative 

RBI to launch special edition during Kumbh

New size of Numbering in Currency Notes

RBI is yet to release the new telescopic numbering in currency notes with various sizes.

1907 to 2007 – SHAHEED BHAGAT SINGH BIRTH CENTENARY COIN (1932-2007)

1907 to 2007 – SHAHEED BHAGAT SINGH BIRTH CENTENARY COIN  (1932-2007)
Denomination	Rs 100,Rs 5
Description	Portrait of Bhagat Singh
Issue Price (Face value)	Rs  1435 /-
Approx. Market Price	Rs 4500/-
Mint	Kolkatta
50 Rs	Quaternary Alloy , 35 grams, 44mm, 200 serrations
10 Rs	Stainless steel  , 6 grams, 23 mm

   ü  Leader of Hindustan Republic Association

   ü  British Govt created a commission under Sir John Simon to report on the current situation in India in 1928

   ü  Indian Political parties boycotted as there was no single Indian involved in this

  ü  Lala Lajpot Rai led silent non violent Protest at Lahore on 30 Oct 1928

  ü  He was beaten by Lathis in chest and injured

  ü  Bhagath Singh escaped from Lahore with shaved bearded with violation of Sikhism inorder not to get recongised

2007 – INDIAN AIR FORCE PLATINUM JUBILEE (1932-2007)

2007 – INDIAN AIR FORCE PLATINUM JUBILEE (1932-2007)
Denomination	Rs 100,Rs 2
Description	First fighter aircraft “Wapiti” and the latest multi role combat SU-30 MK1 in centre Legend Platinum Jubilee of India Air Force
Issue Price (Face value)	Rs  1089 /-
Approx. Market Price	Rs 3500/-
Mint	Kolkatta
50 Rs	Quaternary Alloy , 35 grams, 44mm, 200 serrations
10 Rs	Stainless steel  , 5.62 grams, 27 mm

Indian air force

   ü  IAF is to secure Indian Airspace

   ü  Established on 8^th Oct 1932

   ü  IAF operations with Pakistan and China are   a) Vijay – the invasion of Goa b) Operation  Meghdoot  c) Operation Catcus d) Operation poomelai

   ü  President of India servers as Commander  in Chief

   ü  With 1.7 Lakh personnel , 1700 aircraft IAF is world’s largest after US Airforce ,Russia and China

2007 – THE FIRST WAR OF INDEPENDENCE – 150 YEARS

 2007 – THE FIRST WAR OF INDEPENDENCE – 150 YEARS

2007 First war of Independence 

2007 – THE FIRST WAR OF INDEPENDENCE – 150 YEARS
Denomination	Rs 100,Rs 5
Description	Representing free fighters on coins 1857-2007
Issue Price (Face value)	Rs  745 /-
Approx. Market Price	Rs 3500/-
Mint	Mumbai
50 Rs	Alloy , 35 grams, 44mm, 200 serrations
10 Rs	Copper Nickel , 9 grams, 23 mm  100 serrations

  ü  This first war of Independence also called as “Great rebellion”.

  ü  This was largely symbolized by Mangal Pandey

  ü  Leaders like a) Rani Jhansi b)Ram of Thulsipur etc fought in this war against East India company

  ü  Rebels are 3 groups  a) Feudel Nobility b) Rural Landlors also taluqdars c) Peasents  

  ü  Rebellians led to dissolution of East India Company in 1857 mark as “India’s struggle as  Indepence ” coin released.

  ü  The British was forced to reorganise the army , the  financial system , administration of India.

India thereafter directly governed by the crown in new British Raj