Government to issue commemorative coin to mark birth centenary of legendary Bengali actor Uttam Kumar
The Indian government is issuing a ₹100 commemorative silver coin to honor the birth centenary of legendary Bengali actor Uttam Kumar. The coin, featuring the 'Mahanayak' of Indian cinema, marks the 100th anniversary of his birth in 1926.
Why it matters
It highlights the cultural significance of Indian cinema icons and the government's role in preserving their legacy through commemorative numismatics.
The Central Government will issue a ₹100 coin to commemorate the birth centenary of legendary Bengali actor Uttam Kumar.
Born on September 3, 1926, Uttam Kumar, whose original name was Arun Kumar Chattopadhyay, was one of the most iconic actors in Indian cinema and is widely regarded as 'Mahanayak' (great hero) of the Bengali film industry.
In a notification, the Department of Economic Affairs under the Finance Ministry said the commemorative coin will be issued to mark the "centenary celebration of Mahanayak Uttam Kumar".
The ₹100 commemorative coin, made of 99.9 pure silver, will have a 44-millimetre diameter, as per the gazette notification dated September 3.
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