First-Ever Depiction of Bharat Mata on Indian Currency: PM Modi Unveils ₹100 Coin and Stamp
On October 1, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a commemorative ₹100 coin and a postal stamp during the centenary celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). This marks the first time in India’s history that the image of Bharat Mata (Mother India) has appeared on official currency, making the release both historic and symbolic.