100 Rupees India Govt. Mint 90th Interpol General Assembly 2022 Commemorative Coin (100 Rs.Coin)

100 Rupees India Govt. Mint 90th Interpol General Assembly 2022 Commemorative Coin (100 Rs.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.

Theme Description

The 90th Interpol general Assembly is coinciding with Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsava. This is a time of historic significance both for India and the INTERPOL. India celebrated its 75 years of Independence in 2022 and INTERPOL would be celebrating 100 years of its founding in 2023.

In line with the Indian philosophy of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” a Sanskrit phrase, which means “The World Is One Family”, INTERPOL also envisages collective vision of law enforcement that transcends borders.

Headquartered in Lyon, France; INTERPOL (The International Criminal Police Organization) is the world’s largest international police organization with 195 member countries. It was founded in 1923 as the International Criminal Police Commission (ICPC); and in 1946, the name INTERPOL served as the agency’s telegraphic address, was chosen as its common name in 1956.

Government of India is hosting 90th Interpol General Assembly in New Delhi from 18-22 October 2022. The process began in 2019, when the comity of Nations in INTERPOL, overwhelmingly voted to host General Assembly in India. Accordingly in 2021, INTERPOL Flag was handed over to India during the 89th INTERPOL General Assembly held in Istanbul, Turkey.

To seal this historic event, Government of India is issuing commemorative coin of Rs 100. These coins are legal tender and are made of precious metal. They are having collectors and numismatics value.

The commemorative coin with Interpol and Interpol General Assembly 2022 logo together can be seen in the background. In its visual symbolism, the logo for INTERPOL’s 90th General Assembly, being held in New Delhi from 18th-21st October, 2022, has at its centre the ‘Konark Wheel’. When deciphered in terms of INTERPOL’s commitment and engagement, the ‘Konark Wheel’ in this logo serves to inspire INTERPOL’s 24×7 functioning, and is encircled by three leaved spherical elements in colours of India’s national flag. The three encircling spherical elements signify the creation of international bonds through INTERPOL, steadfast commitment towards preservation of security globally and the achievement of law enforcement goals.

Hosting the 90th General Assembly is a matter of pride for the nation.