Indian Retailer Launches 60th Anniversary Commemorative Coins

Indian jewelry retailer the Popley Group has launched a special set of commemorative gold and silver coins marking the 60th anniversary of Indian Independence, which will be celebrated on August 15, 2007.

The 8 gram (0.28 ounces) gold coin is minted from 24k pure gold while the silver coin weighs 31.10 grams (1.1 ounces) and is made of 999 purity silver. Both have an etched purity mark, and are accompanied by a certificate. The gold coin is sealed in a tamper-proof case.

The coins are being marketed as gifts as well as a good investment.

The Popley Group was founded in 1927 by Kewalram Ghanshamdas Popley, who was praised by India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru for his contribution to the country’s independence.

The group has stores in Mumbai, Bangalore and Dubai.