Thursday, June 2, 2011

XIX COMMONWEALTH GAMES – INDIA – COINS BY RBI

XIX COMMONWEALTH GAMES – INDIA – COINS BY RBI

India Government Mint Kolkata issued a set of Three Coins (Rs 100 ,Rs 5 & Rs 2) to commemorate 19th Commonwealth Games held in New Delhi in Oct 2010. The Details of coins are

Rs 100 -Quaternary alloy (50% Silver, 40% Copper, 5% Zinc,5% Nickel)

Rs 5 – Nickel Brass (75% Copper,20% Zinc & 5% Nickel)

Rs 2 – Ferric stainless steel ( Iron 83% & Chromium 17% )

A Proof Set issued is shown below.