PM Modi Unveils Special Rs 75 Coin, Stamp To Mark Inauguration Of New Parliament Building

During the second phase of the inauguration ceremony for the new Parliament building, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a special commemorative stamp and a unique Rs 75 coin.

He released the coin and the stamp at the inauguration event held at the Lok Sabha chamber of the new Parliament building.

According to a gazette notification by the Department of Economic Affairs under the Union Ministry of the Finance, the weight of the coin would be 34.65-35.35 grams.

One side of the coin will bear the image of the Lion Capital of the Ashoka Pillar in the centre, flanked by the word ''Bharat'' in Devanagari script and ''INDIA'' in English, it said. The rupee symbol ''₹'' and denominational value ''75'' in international numerals will also be inscribed below the Lion Capital.

The other side of the coin will bear the image of the Parliament Complex and the year ''2023'' in international numerals below the image.

Jagdeep Dhankhar, the Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairperson, expressed his belief that the new structure would contribute to fostering political consensus and signify a breakaway from the mindset of subjugation. He conveyed this message through Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh, expressing hope that the new building would effectively address the aspirations of the Indian people.

Dhankhar also stressed that the new Parliament building would serve as a testament to the progress and development of India.

On Sunday morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over the official inauguration of the new Parliament building.