To commemorate its G20 Presidency, the government will release two commemorative coins. From December 1, 2022, until November 30, 2023, India will occupy the G20 leadership.
“The coins of 100 and 75 denominations shall only be coined at the mint for issue under the authority of the Central Government on the occasion of ‘India’s G20 Presidency,” said a gazette notification.
The coins are being produced as the G20 meetings, which are being led by India, move closer to the leadership summit that is scheduled to take place in New Delhi in September. The largest-ever G20 gathering is anticipated to include 43 chiefs of delegation.
Both coins will have comparable sizes, according to the announcement. With an outside diameter of 44 millimeters, the shape will be round. There will be 200 serrations in all. A quaternary alloy made of 50% silver, 40% copper, 5% nickel, and 5% zinc will make up the metal’s composition.
The legend “Satyamev Jayate” is written below the lion capital of the Ashoka Pillar, which is surrounded on the left and right peripheries, respectively, by the words “Bharat” and “India,” respectively, in Devnagri script.
Additionally, it must have the international digits “100” and “75” beneath the lion capital, along with the symbol for the rupee, “.” The design of the India G20 Presidency logo will be centrally displayed on the reverse face of the coins. On the upper edge of the coin, the word “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” must be written in Devnagari script, and on the bottom periphery, the English inscription “ONE EARTH • ONE FAMILY • ONE FUTURE” must be written.
For India, the G20 Presidency also heralds the start of “Amritkaal,” the 25-year stretch starting on 15 August 2022, the 75th anniversary of its independence, and ending with the 100th anniversary of its freedom.
India will host more than 200 meetings in more than 50 cities across 32 distinct work streams, giving G20 delegates and visitors a chance to get a taste of the country’s rich cultural history and enjoy a truly authentic Indian experience.
