The most elusive coin of India

The most elusive coin of India

Inter-Parliamentary Conference-1997 coins

 

This coin was for the occasion of Parliamentary Conference on the theme Towards Partnership between Men and Women in Politics.

As a tribute to the conference, the Indian Government released also a special stamp as well symbolizing the concept of partnership in the symbol of man and woman. The coins and stamps have become part of the collection of National Museum of India (New Delhi).

Unissued set but the most unique thing about this coin set is the double diamond mint mark under the year. It was distributed only among the dignitaries attending the conference.

Details of the Coins

Denomination	Metal	Weight(g)	Size(mm)	Shape	Edge/Serrations
100 Rupees	S50	35	44	Circular	Milled/200
50 Rupees	CN	30	39	Circular	Milled/180
5 Rupees	CN	9	23	Circular	Security edge/100

Unissued to General Public, Extremely Rare (GR8 highest rarity) Inter-Parliamentary Conference "Men and Women Partnership in Politics" 3-coin (100, 50, 5 rupees) Mint Set - NO PROOF SETS MINTED.  See Rajgor, Sharma and Agarwal, Standard Guide to Coins of India.

A snippet about the coin set

Another unissued set went for close to $5,000 in the Baldwin Hong Kong auction.

This is the fourth set known till date: 1st in National Museum, New Delhi, 2nd Sold at Baldwin's Hong Kong Auction for USD 5000, 3rd sold on eBay for USD 4995 on 25th May, 2011 and the 4th sold on eBay for USD 4995.99 on 23rd Dec, 2011.

 

Therefore I truly say it is the most elusive coin set of India.

Source for primary details:- The Gazette Of India, Ministry of Finance (Dated 14th Feburary, 1997)

Quiet elusive date isn't it..........................