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RBI Approves ₹100 Commemorative Coin for Bharat Ratna Bhupen Hazarika’s Centenary.

Banking & Finance | Dated: 10 Sep 2025

In August 2025, the RBI approved the issue of a special ₹100 commemorative coin to mark the birth centenary of Bharat Ratna Bhupen Hazarika. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the coin during the official centenary celebrations.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The approval was notified through the Gazette of India, giving the coin official legal tender status.
  • - Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma thanked PM Modi for this recognition and highlighted Hazarika’s role in promoting Assamese culture worldwide.
  • - The centenary programmes will take place across Guwahati, Roing, Kolkata, New Delhi, and Mumbai, showcasing his songs, writings, and artworks.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The coin will be formally unveiled by PM Modi on 13 September 2025 during the main centenary programme.
  • (ii) A new biography of Bhupen Hazarika will be launched, documenting his journey as a singer, poet, filmmaker, and social reformer.
  • (iii) A dedicated Bhupen Hazarika Museum will be established as part of the centenary legacy projects to preserve his archives and cultural contributions.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, a ₹100 commemorative coin was released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to mark the centenary of which Bharat Ratna awardee?

Correct Answer: Bhupen Hazarika

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About RBI

  • Governor : Sanjay Malhotra
  • Headquarter : Mumbai