100 Rupees India Govt. Mint Centennial Celebration of University Of Lucknow Commemorative Coin (Rs.100 Coin)

100 Rupees India Govt. Mint Centennial Celebration of University Of Lucknow Commemorative Coin (Rs.100 Coin)

Commemorative Coins :

India Government Mint, Mumbai also manufactures commemorative coins apart from
manufacturing circulation coins. These coins are issued to commemorate events of historical
and social importance and to celebrate various accomplishments of public and private
organizations. India Government Mint, Mumbai has been releasing commemorative coins since
1964. The commemorative coins issued by the Mint are of very high quality and have a great
demand among coin collectors and numismatists.

Commemorative coins are of two types
Proof Coins
Uncirculated Coins

Proof Coins:

Proof coins are the high quality commemorative coins which have a frozen effect on the surface
design of the coin with a mirror finish. These coins are marked with the symbol 'M' to indicate
that they are manufactured at Mumbai Mint. These coins are sold at a premium price as they
are manufactured with high quality standards and have high numismatic value.
Uncirculated Coins:
Uncirculated coins are the high quality commemorative coins which have mirror finish on the
surface but without any frozen effect on the design. These coins are marked with a diamond
symbol to indicate they are stamped at Mumbai Mint. The uncirculated coins are also sold at
premium but they are priced a little lower than the proof coins.
History

In 1964 production of commemorative coins was started. The first commemorative coin was in
the memory of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.

University of Lucknow: A Brief Profile

Established in the winters of 1920 with the lofty ideal of spreading the light of learning, the University of Lucknow is celebrating its centennial year of teaching and learning. 

This is the 11th University in India, that has completed 100 years and has over the years given the nation- a President of India, Governors of several states, judges, administrators, scientists, educationists and an internationally known spiritual leader. Scholars of this university are working as scientists on the Chandrayan (space mission) and at NASA and many a student have brought glory to the University by their contributions in the field of social science, literature, performing and visual arts. Many have also been conferred the Padma Awards. 

The University has successfully contributed to fulfilling the dreams and aspirations of the nation through pursuing excellence in different spheres of knowledge and producing citizens who have helped the country grow. In its centennial year, the seat of learning is striving to achieve Olympian heights by realizing its vision of synthesizing society and modern education. , knowledge and learning in a global world.

The vision of the University of Lucknow is to be among the leading institutions of the world by consistently engaging in its endeavor through quality teaching, research and innovation rooted in the Indian value system and working towards building an intellectual infrastructure that serves the country, society and humanity.