- To mark the 250th birth anniversary of the renowned Carnatic music composer Muthuswami Dikshitar, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman released a commemorative coin of ₹250 on November 3, 2026.
- The event was held at Swatantrata Bhavan, located at IIT-BHU in Varanasi. On this occasion, a book detailing the life of Dikshitar and his contributions to the world of music was also unveiled.
- This coin has been issued as a special commemorative edition and, therefore, will not be used for general transactions. Weighing 35 grams, the coin is composed of 50% silver, 40% copper, 5% nickel, and 5% zinc.
- It has been minted by the India Government Mint in Mumbai. The coin is available for purchase on the Mint’s official website at a price of ₹6,985.
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