550 Rupees 550th Prakash Utsav of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji
2019 year| Silver (.500) (Quaternary Alloy - Silver : 50 %, Copper : 40 %,) | 35 g | 44 mm |
| Issuer | India |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1950-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2019 |
| Value | 550 Rupees 550 INR = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) (Quaternary Alloy - Silver : 50 %, Copper : 40 %,) |
| Weight | 35 g |
| Diameter | 44 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#185369 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
Reverse
This face of the coin shall bear the Picture of “Gurudwara Shri Ber Sahib, Sultanpur Lodhi, Punjab.” The inscription श्री गुरु नानक देव जी का 550 वां प्रकाश पर्व” in Devanagri script and “550TH PRAKASH UTSAV OF SHRI GURU NANAK DEV JI” in English shall be written on the top periphery and lower periphery of the coin respectively. The year “1469” and “2019” in International Numeral shall be flanked at the left and right periphery of the coin.
Lettering:
”श्री गुरु नानक देव जी का 550 वां प्रकाश पर्व"
1469 - 2019
550TH PRAKASH UTSAV OF SHRI GURU NANAK DEV JI
Translation:
550th Prakash Utsaw of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji
1469-2019
550th Prakash Utsaw of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji
Edge
Reeded - 200 serrations
Comment
Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji is the first Guru and founder of Sikh religion. His advent at Nankana Sahib in 1469 is celebrated as his date of birth i.e. Parkash Purab. His 550th Parkash Purab (550th Birth Anniversary) on 12th November 2019 was celebrated all over the world.He adopted a mystic contemplative life and preferred the company of saints and sadhus and abandoned the world. He attained enlightenment at Sri Ber Sahib Sultanpur Lodhi. He belongs to the category of those great men who are not the monopoly of any particular sect, creed or religion, but are common to the whole human race.
He believed in humanism, dynamism and comprehensive concept of religion. He composed hymns and sang them to the accompaniment of the rabab, a stringed instrument played by his faithful attendant, Bhai Mardana. Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji's hymns were compiled in a book form, subsequently published as the Adi Granth.
He started free community kitchens called Guru Ka Langar, His followers, irrespective of their caste, persuaded to eat together. Guru Nanak Dev Ji laid great emphasis on the purity of character and conduct as the first condition of approaching God, and the need of a Guru for guidance.
Throughout his life, he incessantly strove to bridge the distinctions between the various communities and culture-groups of India and preached to them the gospel of truth, love, honesty and moral integrity. It is said that Guru Nanak Dev Ji travelled all over India and to some countries of Central Asia, Sri Lanka and also visited Mecca and Madina. After his travels, he stayed at Kartarpur Sahib, and taught everyone who came to learn from him.
In 1539, the Great Guru entered into the Jyoti Jot. This commemorative coin has been Minted on Commemoration of “550th PRAKASH PURAB OF SRI GURU NANAK DEV JI”
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 550th birth anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism, and features an image of the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab, India, which is one of the holiest sites in Sikhism.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 550 Rupees (550th Prakash Utsav of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji) 2019 coin.
