Description
Honor the sacrifices of India's freedom fighters with this ₹1 commemorative coin, issued in 1997 to mark 50 years of Indian Independence and to pay tribute to the Cellular Jail in Port Blair, also known as Kala Pani.
Located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the Cellular Jail was a colonial prison used by the British to exile political prisoners and revolutionaries. This coin is a powerful symbol of India’s struggle for independence and the resilience of its freedom fighters.
Offered in excellent condition, this historic coin features detailed imagery of the Cellular Jail, making it a valuable addition to any collection focused on Indian history, patriotism, or commemorative coinage.
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₹1 Cellular Jail coin
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Port Blair coin 1997
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Kala Pani coin India
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Indian independence commemorative coin
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Freedom fighters coin India
Product Features:
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Denomination: ₹1
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Theme: Cellular Jail, Port Blair – 50 Years of Independence
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Year of Issue: 1997
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Condition: Excellent (Collector Grade – sharp details, minimal marks)
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Metal: Stainless Steel
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Obverse: Ashoka Pillar with “Satyamev Jayate”
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Reverse: Image of Cellular Jail with bilingual inscriptions
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Mint: Commonly Mumbai (♦), Hyderabad (★), or Noida (●)
Why This Coin Is Special:
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Commemorates India’s freedom movement and sacrifice
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Features the iconic Cellular Jail (Kala Pani), a symbol of colonial resistance
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Rare in excellent condition, especially in stainless steel format
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Ideal for collectors of historical, patriotic, and independence-themed coins
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A strong addition to both educational and commemorative sets
Shipping & Packaging:
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Shipped in a protective coin sleeve
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Nationwide and international shipping options
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Bundle offers available with other freedom struggle commemorative coins