15th August, Monday: On the 69th anniversary of the "Independence Day of India", www.mintageworld.com launched a docudrama on the history of the various stamps, coins and notes to celebrate the birth of a free and a democratic India.

On the 69th anniversary of the “Independence Day of India”, www.mintageworld.com launched a docudrama on the history of the various stamps, coins and notes to celebrate the birth of a free and a democratic India.

August, 2016, Mumbai: The 15th of August, 1947 is a historic day , as India broke the shackles of British colonialism and became independent. The song of ‘Vande Mataram’ and slogans of ‘Jai Hind’ was chanted energetically by the crowd as Jawaharlal Nehru unfurled the national flag at Red fort, New Delhi.

Every year this day is a national holiday and is celebrated by flag-hoisting ceremonies, parades and political speeches. In addition there are various other public and private events celebrating the history, government and culture of India.

Some of the unique Stamps and Coins launched to celebrate and honor this eventful day were as follows:

Stamps:

On 21st November, 1947, the first stamp of Independent India was issued depicting the national flag.

On 15th December 1947, 2 other stamps were released .They show the Ashoka Pillar, the emblem of Government of India and a Douglas DC-4 aircraft.

Note: All three stamps depict the slogan ‘Jai Hind’ and the date 15th August, 1947 on it.

Stamps were also launched to commemorate the efforts of freedom fighters who played a major role in bringing Independence to India

In 1987 a 60 paisa stamp was launched to celebrate 40 years of Indian independence.

In 1956, A 2 anna stamp was launched depicting Bal Gangadhar Tilak

In 1958, A 15 naya paisa stamp was launched depicting Bipin Chandra Pal

In 1965, A 15 naya paisa stamp of 15 naya paisa was launched depicting Lala Lajpat Rai

In 1975, A 1 Rupee stamp was launched depicting Bahadur Shah Zafar

In 1984, Four 50 naya paisa stamps were launched depicting : Mangal Pandey, Tatya Tope, Begum Hazrat Mahal & Nana Sahib respectively

Coins:

In 1972, on the 25th anniversary of Indian Independence a 10 rupee commemorative coin was issued. The coin depicts the parliament building with two people holding the Indian flag on it.

In 1997 to celebrate 50 years of Indian Independence, A 50 paisa coin illustrating Gandhi’s Salt March was launched

Coins were also launched to commemorate the efforts of freedom fighters who played a major role in bringing Independence to India :

In 2007 , Two 5 Rupees coins were launched depicting Bhagat Singh & Bal Gangadhar on it

In 1964 , A 50 paisa coin was launched depicting Jawaharlal Nehru on it

In 2011 , A 5 Rupees coin was launched depicting Madan Mohan Malviya on it

Other than the above greats, India’s freedom was also won by those millions of popular and faceless Indians who fought endlessly with their blood, sweat and endurance. As the national flag is raised on this day, let us not forget the martyrs who scarified their lives for our country and those thousands of people who were displaced in the partition. Let us join hands for a unified and a peaceful India.

To watch this docudrama, please click on the following link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zw5kfG-bSWQ  

www.mintageworld.com : is the World’s 1st online museum for Vintage Coins, Stamps & Currency Notes, In the near future they will launch many docudramas based on global historical dates, events and personalities.