The union finance ministry announced that a ₹75 Commemorative Coin will be issued on the occasion of the Inauguration of the New Parliament Building. The coin, weighing 35 grams and made from a four-part alloy, will hold symbolic significance.
One side of the coin showcases the renowned Lion Capital of the Ashoka Pillar, adorned with the words “Satyamev Jayate” below it. The left side displays the word “Bharat” in Devanagari script, while “India” appears on the right side in English. Below the Lion Capital, the coin features the rupee symbol and the denomination value of 75 in international numerals.
On the other side of the coin, an image of the parliament complex can be seen. The upper periphery reads “Sansad Sankul” in Devanagari script, while “Parliament Complex” is inscribed in English on the lower periphery.
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The coin is circular with a 44-millimeter diameter and is designed with 200 serrations along its edges. Its composition includes 50% silver, 40% copper, 5% nickel, and 5% zinc.
While the inauguration ceremony will be held on 28th May and is expected to be attended by representatives of 25 political parties, a significant number of opposition parties, including the Congress, Aam Aadmi Party, Left, Trinamool, and Samajwadi Party, have decided to boycott the event. They express discontent with the timing of the new parliament building’s unveiling, citing concerns over the state of democracy.
In response, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) criticizes the opposition’s decision, labeling it a “blatant affront to democratic ethos and constitutional values of our great nation.”