PM Modi launched Rs 75 coin to commemorate the inauguration of new Parliament on May 28.
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Commemorative coins are issued to mark a special event and showcase unique designs that reflect the occasion they represent.
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More than 150 such coins have been launched over the years, starting in 1964.
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These commemorative coins are not intended for general circulation.
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These coins can not be used for transactions.
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These coins are produced by four India Government Mints located in Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Noida
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To buy the coin, people can even go directly to the mint.
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Can also buy these coins from the government website of www.indiagovtmint.in.
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The mints typically post a list of the coins they have available for purchase, along with their prices.
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They are usually made in limited quantities in specially marketed packages.
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