Rs. 125 Coin in the memory of ISKCON Srila Prabhupada

PM Modi launches Special Rs 125 Commemorated Coin

PM Modi inaugurated the ceremony through a video conferencing. He also contacted more than 600 ISKCON temples and followers of the same in the World from different 60 countries in the ceremony. There was a discussion on the teachings, Bhagwad Geeta learnings and Indian Culture etc. on the occasion.

When did PM Modi launch Rs 125 coin?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued Rs 125 coin on 1 September 2021 on the occasion of 125th anniversary of the founder of ISKCON Srila Prabhupada.

Who produces Rs.150 coin?

The Rs. 125 coin is molded by Alipore Taksal in the remembrance of this big day. The Alipore Mint was opened on 19 March 1952 by then Finance Minister of independent India Shree C.D Deshmukh. Since that day, the mint started operating for medals preparation, badges, decorations and coin production for domestic and other nations use.

FAQ

Q1: Where can I get 125 rupees coin?
Ans: If want to buy special 125 rupees coin, you can book it in RBI mint. Not only mint offices of the RBI issue these coins other than the Reserve Bank of Mumbai and Kolkata. 125 rupees coin is operated by the Securities Printing and Currency Manufacturing Corporation of India.

Q2: How can I buy Coins in India?
Ans: If someone in India wants to require coins he can approach the RBI offices or the above agencies in India.

Q3: Is it true that cost of Rs 1 coin is in lakhs?
Ans: Yes, if the coin was made in 1985 and is a Rs 1 coin with a mark “H” on it. So, if you have such coins with you currently, you can earn lakhs by sitting at home. For example, this special Rs 1 coin is selling at the rate of Rs 2.5 lakhs as per the reports.

Q4: Why the price of Rs 1 coin is in lakhs and so high?
Ans: Rs 1 coin was first introduced in 1982 and last minted in 1991. These coins were said to be made of stainless tell and the weight was usually 4.85 grams. This coin would carry sports earrings of the corn on one side while the Ashoka Pillar on the other.

Q5. Who established ISKCON?
Ans: ISKCON temple was established by Srila Prabhupada. He had to face lots of challenges by so many people and the society.

Q6. When was ISKCON established?
Ans: ISKCON was established in the year 1966.

Q7: How many temples of ISKCON are present worldwide
Ans: ISKCON made around 108 temples and more than 800 centers of the same. In India they have main branch in Mumbai and also laid foundation of 300 centers in different parts of India.

ISKCON community and the social workers have always been very helping towards the society in the time of need. During Covid time too they served food to more than 25 crores people.