New Delhi: Guess what’s going to make International Yoga Day immortal? 10 rupee coins. Yes, that right!
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will shortly put into circulation Rs. 10 coins to commemorate the ‘International Day of Yoga’ which the Government of India has minted.
The obverse of the coin bears the Lion Capitol of Ashoka Pillar in the centre. It also bears the rupee symbol and denominational value “10” in the international numerals below the Lion Capitol.
The reverse of the coin bears the logo of ” International Day of Yoga” and “YOGA FOR HARMONY AND PEACE” around the logo and design. The date “21 JUNE” is written at the bottom of the logo. The year “2015” is written on the lower periphery in international numerals exactly below the logo.
These coins are legal tender as provided in The Coinage Act 2011. The existing coins in this denomination will also continue to be legal tender.
The design details are notified in the Gazette of India – Extraordinary – Part II – Section 3 – Sub section (i) No.387 dated June 10, 2015 published by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs.
(with inputs from ANI)