Rs 150 and 5 UNC Set of Rabindranath Tagore Issued By India Government Mint Kolkata Unique

The Gurudev of the Globe Lovingly referred to as Gurudev, Rabindranath Tagore was born on 7th May 1861 to a Pirali Brahmin family at Kolkata. Tagore showed his mastery in literature as an eight year old boy by writing poetry. Tagore becomes a novelist, poet, musician, artist, social reformer and central figure in the Indian modernist movement. From time to time, he participated in the Indian nationalist movement, though in his own non-sentimental and visionary way. Tagore was knighted by the ruling British Government in 1915, but within a few years he resigned the honour as a protest against British policies in India. In 1901 Tagore founded an experimental school in rural West Bengal at Shantiniketan (“Abode of Peace”), where he sought to blend the best in the Indian and Western traditions. This school later rose in prominence as Visva-Bharati University in 1921.Tagore took up painting and produced works that won him a place among India’s foremost contemporary artists. Apart from being the author of internationally celebrated verses in Gitanjali, he became the first non-European Nobel laureate by earning the 1913 prize in Literature. At home, he composed national anthem of the Republic of India’s Jana Gana Mana….However, he passed away before the independence of India on 7th August 1941.

Celebrate the legacy of the iconic Rabindranath Tagore with this exquisite collectible set. This set consists of 5 UNC (NEW) coins with a denomination of Rs 150 each, minted by the Calcutta Mint (Kolkata). Issued by the India Government Mint, this unique set pays homage to the literary genius and social reformer, Rabindranath Tagore. Tagore’s multifaceted contributions to literature, art, and social change are encapsulated in these coins, making them a valuable addition to any collector’s ensemble. The coins feature intricate designs reflecting Tagore’s life and achievements, including his Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 and his role in India’s nationalist movement. With its historical significance and pristine condition, this set is a must-have for collectors seeking to own a piece of India’s cultural heritage.