New Commemorative Issue: 2014: Begum Akhtar

[kansal888]

Dear Friends

Government may soon issue commemorative coins on famous classical singer Begum Akhtar. The denominations could be Rs 5 and Rs 100/ Rs150. Begum Akhtar is a recipient of Sangeet Natak Academy award in vocal music as well as Padma Bhushan.

Regards

Sanjay Kansal

[kansal888]

Postage stamps were issued on Begum Akhtar few years back. However it was withdrawn later and it generated some controversy. Due to withdrawal, the stamp is considered scarce.

[Abhay]

In 1994, the Begum Akhtar Stamps, and the Waterbirds stamps, were issued and the printing ink used was water soluble ink. hence, immediately they were withdrawn from circulation.

Abhay

[dheer]

Very Interesting ...

[kansal888]

Begum Akhtar coins of Rs 100 and Rs 5 were issued today

[dheer]

Great News. Hopefully the bookings will open soon

[Iantiq]

Begum Akhtar also called Akhtar Bai Faizabadi born in October 07, 1914 - October 30,1974) was a famous Indian singer of Ghazal, Dadra and Thumri. She received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for vocal music and was awarded Padam Shri and Padam Bhushan (Posthumously) by Government of India. She was given the title of Mallika-e-Ghazal (Queen of Ghazals).
Upon completion of 100 years of this versatile genius, the Government of India has decided to commemorate the occasion. In an impressive function held at New Delhi today Union Culture Minister Shri Shripad Naik released a set of commemorative coins of Rs.100 and Rs.5.


The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Culture and Tourism, Shri Shripad Yesso Naik releasing a set of commemorative coins of Rs.100 and Rs.5, at the inaugural function of Centenary Commemoration of Begum Akhtar, in New Delhi on October 07, 2014. The Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Shri Ravindra Singh is also in the above picture.
These coins have not yet been released for circulation or for public bookings, we will keep you posted on any updates.

Source

[Figleaf]

So who is the third person in the picture?

Peter

[kansal888]

Kolkata Mint has started booking of proof and unc sets of Begum Akhtar and  Maulana Azad.

Surprisingly they have also started re-booking of restruck sets like:

Syama Prasad Mookerjee
Lal Bahadur Shahtri
Sant Tukaram

[kansal888]

[dheer]

And not to forget Tagore, its 4th re-booking

[Naveen]

I only see "Begum Akhtar and  Maulana Azad" in KOL mint site, when can we expect the re-booking coins to be charted

[Naveen]

Now its okie,

[Vivek]

Has any one booked Online? After selecting coins and when you click View cart it gives error message.
Vivek

[dheer]

Getting the same error on view cart. Looks like some issue to be fixed.