Mystery Coins - Unreleased Commemoratives - Part 1

This article tries to put together a list of coins that are supposed to be announced for released but never got released for some reason. There is no info as to whether they were actually approved or not.

2016:
The Coins of the Nabakalebar Rath Yatra were to be released in 2015, to coincide with the event. However there was quite a bit of controversy over the design. The design did not get approved in time, at by 2016 as well; the designs were not firmed up. The designs proposed by Mint were not acceptable to temple authorities and ones by Temple Authorities were not agreeably to Mint. Given that there was a coin on Biju Patniak, ex Chief Minister of Odisha [earlier Orissa] state, this issue finally got scrapped.

The Coins on Bhisham Sani were supposed to be released in 2016 along with 7 other coins. There is also a presss release announcing the same. However the coin was not put into circulation.

2015:
There was a press release about coins on Birth Centenary of Bhisham Sahni. However it looks like due to tons of releases in the year 2016 and 2016, this coin did not make it to final approaval and release. For PIB refer here.

2009:

There was a press release about a coin of 50 Years of SAIL [Steal Authority of India]. This was to be released by Minister of State for Steel Shri Jitin Prasada. However the coin was never released.For the PIB refer here.

2000:
Coins of Rs 50 [Silver], Five Rupee and Two Rupee coin to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Republic. These were never released. This is not to be mixed with Independence Jubilee coin released in 1997 or the Supreme court coins in 2000. More here

1998:
Commemorative Coins on Birth Centenary Sri Gulzarilal Nanda coins in 1998. There is a press release from PIB that mentions that there was in principal approval from them Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee. However there was no coin release but definitely a stamp was released. For the PIB refer here

1995:
50th Anniversary of United Nations. The Original Plan by Govt was to release coins of Denomination Rs 100 in Silver and Rs 50 in Cupro-Nickel as per circular dated 9-Jan-1995. However only the Rs 5 coins were put into Circulation and there was no sight of other denominations. This could be more because of capacity issues at the mint.

Other reported coins in RBI Statement of Commemorative Coins for General Circulation

• 5 Paise 1980 Rural Women's Advancement
• 10 Paise 1983 World Food Day
• 1 Rupee 1986 Fisheries (World Food Day) [reportedly minted during 1988/89] 

However it looks like these coins were never minted.
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Themes that were not approved.
500th anniversary of the coronation of Vijayanagar dynasty ruler Sri Krishnadevaraya

Coin to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Republic

NEW FIVE RUPEE AND TWO RUPEE COIN TO COMMEMORATE THE GOLDEN JUBILEE OF REPUBLIC

A new Five Rupee Coin and Two Rupee Coin each in Cupro-Nickel Alloy are being issued by Government of India for circulation through the Reserve Bank of India and its agencies to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Republic.

The coins will be released by the President of India in the Central Hall of Parliament House on 27th January 2001. Like the existing Five Rupee coin, the new coin will be in circular shape with outside diameter of 23 millimeters, 100 serrations and 9 grams in weight. Its metal composition will be 75% Copper and 25% Nickel with security edges. The new two Rupee coin will be eleven sided in shape, 26 millimeters in size from flat to crest and 6 grammes in weight. Its metal composition will be 75% Copper and 25% Nickel.

The obverse face of the coin shall bear the Lion Capitol of Ashoka Pillar in the centre with the legend "Satyamev Jayte " inscribed below in Hindi and it shall bear the denomination value "5" and "2" respectively in International Numeral below the Lion Capitol. It will be flanked on the left upper periphery with the word "Bharat " in Hindi on the right upper periphery with the word "INDIA" in English, on the left lower periphery with the word "Rupiya " in Hindi and on the right lower periphery with the word " RUPEES" in English.

The reverse face of the coin shall bear the national emblem in the centre with "50" in International Numerals below it. On the lower periphery it shall depict a panorama of flowing, powerful waves of a sea. On the upper left periphery the words "Gantantra ke pachas saal " inscribed in Hindi and on the right upper periphery the word "GOLDEN JUBILEE OF REPUBLIC" in English shall appear. The figure "1950-2000" shall be shown below the theme in international Numerals.

The edge of the coin shall be milled with a serrated or upright milling and security edge. In the centre of the edge there shall be a shallow groove with a design inside the two sections, separated by blank spaces. This design shall consist of chain of beads in relief and each bead being followed by one inclined line in relief. There shall be total 30 lines and 30 beads.

These coins are legal tender as provided in the Coinage Act, 1906. The existing Five Rupees and Two Rupee Coins in Cupro-Nickel Alloy weighing 9 grammes and 6 grammes respectively, now in circulation shall also continue to be legal tender.

Similarly the Proof and UNC sets were also supposed to have a Rs 50 Silver Coins with the same theme.

PIB - Year- long Commemoration celebrations of six eminent personalities to be held this year

Source
PIB 19-May-2015


First meeting of the high level National Implementation Committee on Commemorations held

Year- long Commemoration celebrations of six eminent personalities to be held this year

The high level National Implementation Committee (NIC) on Commemorations held its first meeting in New Delhi today to deliberate upon the ‘commemoration schedule’ for this year. The meeting was chaired by the Union Minister of Home Affairs, Shri Rajnath Singh. The Union Finance Minister, Shri Arun Jaitley, Union Minister of State for Culture (Independent Charge), Tourism (Independent Charge) and Civil Aviation, Dr. Mahesh Sharma and Governor of Nagaland, Shri P.B. Acharya and other members associated with the celebration of commemorations were also present in the meeting.

During the meeting, the date and venue for the commemoration ceremony of the following six commemorations were discussed:-

1. Birth centenary of Rani Gaidinliu
2. 150th birth anniversary of Lala Lajpat Rai
3. 200th birth anniversary of Tatya Tope
4. 475th birth anniversary of Maharana Pratap
5. Birth centenary of Bhisham Sahni, and
6. 500 years of return of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu to Vrindavan

Addressing the meeting, Shri Rajnath Singh said that these great personalities have enriched the history and culture of the country and high quality, befitting commemorations on a large scale should be organized for each one of these personalities, considering their contribution and stature.

Sh Rajnath Singh said that the message of these commemorations should not be limited to the local areas, but should be spread to the whole country as well as the whole world. He suggested that the commemoration ceremonies should be held in the national capital, Delhi along with the local places/birth places associated with these personalities. He said that the year-long celebrations should be held to organize various events related to the lives of these personalities. The celebrations of these six commemorations should begin in a phased manner between July-October this year to give enough time for adequate celebration, he added.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Arun Jaitley said that to pay tribute to these personalities, structures like auditoriums/theatres etc should be set up at their birthplace to create permanent symbols of remembrance.

Dr. Mahesh Sharma said that the details of the activities to be carried out during the commemoration ceremonies will be worked out by the sub committees formed for each of the six commemorations.

Senior officials of the Ministry of Culture and State Government officials as well as representatives of social organizations connected to these personalities were also present in the meeting.



NB/NK/PB

No mints free to manufacture coins commemorating Vijaynagar dynatsy ruler Sri Krishnadevaraya

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Published: Wednesday, Jul 6, 2011, 14:49 IST
By HM Chaithanya Swamy | Place: Bangalore | Agency: DNA

The state government’s request to manufacture coins to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the coronation of Vijayanagar dynasty ruler Sri Krishnadevaraya has received a negative response from the Union finance ministry.

Replying to the request, finance minister Pranab Mukherjee wrote to the state that the commemorative coins could not be issued as all the mints were busy dealing the acute shortage of coins in the country.

“I have had the matter look into. As you are aware there is acute shortage of coins in the country… all our mints are busy achieving the target of indents placed by RBI. In addition, the mints have also received huge indents of coins from RBI for the upcoming years which will result in stretching all resources of mints to undertake the jobs in hand within the given timeframe,” read Mukherjee’s reply.

Along with chief minister BS Yeddyurappa, Bellary district in-charge minister G Janardhana Reddy had also written to the finance ministry requesting issue of the commemorative coins on Krishnadevaraya.

Reacting to the Centre’s decision Reddy said, “(Pranab) Mukherjee has to take the initiative to manufacture the coins and pay respect to the Vijayanagar dynasty. Vijayanagar is one of the historical places in India. Home minister P Chidambaram was also informed about the request for commemorative coins during the function to mark the 500th anniversary of Krishnadevaraya’s coronation. The coins must be manufactured to uphold the history of Vijayanagar dynasty.”

Informing that a fresh request would be made to the finance ministry, Reddy said a copy of the letter would be sent to the Union government. The minister suspected that some officials might be against the manufacturing of coins on Sri Krishnadevaraya.
The Centre had earlier released postal stamps on the 50th anniversary of Krishnadevaraya’s coronation.

The state government and Vijayanagar Dynasty Development Authority have organised the 500th Puttabhisheka Mahotsava and formed the Hampi Development Authority. A theme park, at a cost of Rs100 crore, is also being planned.

Sail Golden Jubilee Celebration

Source: pib
29-August-2008

Shri Jitin Prasada to head Organising Committee for Sail Golden Jubilee Celebration The Minister of State for Steel Shri Jitin Prasada will head the organizing committee to celebrate the 50th year of production of steel by Steel Authority of India Limited(SAIL). The high power committee includes Secretary Ministry of Steel, Shri P.K.Rastogi, Additional Secretary and Financial Advisor, Chairman SAIL and six senior officers from the Ministry of Steel and SAIL.  The Committee will draw a roadmap for activities in the run up to the main celebrations in February 2009. The activities will include promotion of greener technology in steel plants, organizing a series of seminars, making a dedicated film on steel and releasing commemorative postage stamp and coin etc. The occasion will be used as an opportunity to showcase the growing relevance and strength of the Indian steel industry in the global scenario as India is poised to leap to a position of leadership amongst the steel producing nations. The blast furnace of Bhilai Steel Plant was fired in February 1959 by the first president of India Dr. Rajendra Prasad.  The first meeting of the organizing committee will be held on Monday.  DNM/AT  (Release ID :42081)