New Commemorative Issue: 2011: Centenary of ICMR

[kansal888]

Dear Friends

Yesterday, GOI released commemorative coins of Rs 100 & Rs 5 on centenary of ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research).

ICMR is the premier institution in the field of medical research in India.

The coins were released in the evening by our health minister. I also attended coin release function. One 5Rs UNC coin was given to each person. I also received my 5Rs. I will not comment on the design of the coin (as it is logo of ICMR centenary). However quality of the coin was very nice. It had mirror finish. Even minute details are readable. Maybe because these are the first strikes..

Regards
Sanjay Kansal

[kansal888]

Coin of Rs 5: 100 years of ICMR

[kansal888]

Coin set: 100 years of ICMR

[Abhay]

CONGRATS!!!!
So, you are amongst the first ones to have this coin in your hand.

Were you able to get a VVIP set also?

I have never attended any coin releasing ceremony, although I have attended 2-3 stamp releasing ceremonies.

Abhay

[$$]

Dear Sir,

Are GOI realising from all the RBI office or particularly one.

One more whether they are booking the set.

Samir

Coin of Rs 5: 100 years of ICMR

[MWM]

Congratulations. Lucky one. can general public attend these coin release function??

[paisepagal]

Quite a nice design. I like it overall....what metal is the Rs5 coin ? And diametre ? can you scan the other side of the VIP set too. I'm keen to see the Lion design of the Rs100

[abhinumis]

Hi kansalji,
The coin design is good I think.. Congrats to be among the first ones to recieve the coin.. Nice to see the rupee symbol on a commemorative..
Cheers 

[Drogunks]

Congratulations..........
Really the design of this coin is very good. every minute detail is clearly visible. First commemorative coin to bear the new rupee symbol. So can you inform if the 5rupees coin is going to come out to circulation or not?

[The Oracle]

Congratulations. Lucky one. can general public attend these coin release function??

please define general public.  if you are suggesting that you are general public then yes you can get an invite 

[Mackie]

Now I know why reading newspaper on a daily basis is a good habit :p Wasn't aware of this new release got to know just now. 

Any idea about the mintage of this coin? Is it a circulation coin? If yes, then I sincerely hope that greedy dealers have some mercy on collectors and we get a chance to own this beauty soonest.

[kansal888]

The 5Rs coin has been struck very nicely. Very minute details (in small fonts) are also visible.
Wl upload better pic on saturday.
The coin will be released for circulation in few months

[Coinsforever]

Dear Sanjay ,

We are proud that you are one of the dignitary and had opportunity to participate in ceremony.

Congrats indeed for acquisitions of VIP set , crossing fingers - prices may not escalate in future, by the way how many sets were meant for distribution to VIP's if you may share with all of us.

Cheers

[kansal888]

Amit Ji

I am proud owner of a single 5Rs coin. I don't have VIP set. They were brought in a limited number and offered only to dignitaries. Unfortunately they did not considered me as a dignitary..

[Coinsforever]

Amit Ji

I am proud owner of a single 5Rs coin. I don't have VIP set. They were brought in a limited number and offered only to dignitaries. Unfortunately they did not considered me as a dignitary..

Dear Sanjay ,

Thanks a lot , I guess that Rs.5 is in special packing .

Cheers