India Govt. Mint The
Monkey and the Crocodile Panchatantra Colour Coin Series 

“The Monkey and the Crocodile” is one of the most
important fables in the Panchatantra. It teaches us to be careful about who
we make friends with and to remain calm under intense pressure. Quick
thinking saved the monkey’s life. Therefore it is important to develop
abilities to think quickly under stressful situations.  

Moral :

The moral of the short story can be interpreted in
different ways: 

·       
Staying
calm under pressure can help you make smart decisions to save your life. 

·       
It is
important to be careful while making new friends. Not everyone will be good to
you. 

Commemorative Coins :

India Government Mint, Mumbai is
Manufacturing these Commemorative coins. These coins are issued to
commemorate events of historical and social importance and to celebrate
various accomplishments of public and private organizations. India
Government Mint, Mumbai has been releasing commemorative coins since 1964.
The commemorative coins issued by the Mint are of very high quality and have a
great demand among coin collectors and numismatists.

Specifications of this
Coin – 

Copper – 60%

Nickel Silver – 20%

Zinc – 20%

Dia – 44mm

Wt – Approx. 28.5gm