Dr Swaminathan, generally known as the Father of India's Inexperienced Revolution, was a visionary agricultural scientist. His efforts made India self-reliant in meals manufacturing and improved the lives of tens of millions of farmers. In 2024, he was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour.
What Will the Coin Look Like?
As said within the official notification, the Rs 100 coin shall be manufactured from a Quaternary Alloy: 50% silver, 40% copper, 5% nickel, and 5% zinc. The coin will weigh 35 grams, have a diameter of 44 mm, and have 200 serrations alongside the sting.
- Obverse (Entrance Facet): The entrance will show the Lion Capital of Ashoka Pillar within the centre.
- Under will probably be the motto “सत्यमेव जयते”.
- The phrase “भारत” will seem on the left in Hindi and “INDIA” on the fitting in English.
- The denomination “Rs 100” shall be proven on the backside.
- Reverse (Again Facet): The again of the coin will characteristic a picture of Dr M. S. Swaminathan on the centre.
- The 12 months ‘1925' shall be inscribed on the left, and ‘2025' on the fitting.
- The highest half will learn “प्रोफेसर एम.एस. स्वामीनाथन की जन्म शताब्दी” in Devanagari.
- The underside will state “Beginning Centenary of Prof. M. S. Swaminathan” in English.
A Image of His Legacy as talked about within the notification, the commemorative coin honours Dr Swaminathan's life work and his dream of a hunger-free, food-secure India.
The coin is being minted by the India Authorities Mint, Kolkata, and stands as a tribute to one among India's best scientists.
