2004 – LAL
BHADUR SHASTRI BIRTH CENTENARY (1904-2004)
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Denomination
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Rs 100,Rs 5
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Description
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Pigeon carrying a mobile phone
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Issue Price (Face value)
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Rs 550
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Approx. Market Price
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Rs 7000
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Mint
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Kolkatta
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100 Rs
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Quaternary Alloy , 35 grams, 44mm, 200 serrations
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2 Rs
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Copper nickel , 9 grams, 23
mm
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Second PM of Republic India
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1930 he joined as freedom fighter during Mahatma
Gandhi Salt Satyagraha
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He was prisoned for 2.5 years
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He also served as Minister of Railways 1951-1956
First statement of Shastri as PM -11 June
1964
“There
comes a time in life of every nation when it stands at the cross roads of
history & must choose which way to go, But for us there need be no
difficult or hesitation , no looking left or right our way is straight
& clear – building up of socialist democracy at home with freedom &
property for all & the maintenance of world peace & freedom of all
nations.