India 150 rupees Income Tax Building Chanakya KM-380 PL 66 PCGS silver coin 2010

Issued in 2010, this India 150 Rupees silver commemorative coin marks 150 years of the Income Tax Department in India, celebrating one of the country’s key financial institutions and its historical development. The coin combines economic history with ancient symbolism by featuring Chanakya, the legendary philosopher, economist, and statesman whose ideas on governance, taxation, and administration continue to influence political thought centuries later. This certified PCGS PL66 example represents an attractive prooflike commemorative issue with strong historical significance.

The reverse features a detailed portrait of Chanakya with distinctive facial features, elongated earlobe, traditional clothing, and beaded necklace. Beside the portrait appears a blooming lotus flower with a small bee hovering above the petals, adding symbolic and decorative detail to the design. Surrounding inscriptions commemorate 150 years of income tax administration, while the dates 1860–2010 mark the anniversary period. The prooflike fields create contrast between frosted devices and reflective surfaces, emphasizing the intricate engraving. The obverse displays the Lion Capital of Ashoka with its detailed pedestal, wheel motif, denomination, bilingual inscriptions, and India’s national motto.

Struck in silver with Prooflike quality and certified PL66 by PCGS, this commemorative coin combines economics, governance, political philosophy, and modern numismatic craftsmanship. It stands as both a tribute to India’s administrative history and an unusual thematic collectible.

An appealing addition for collectors interested in economics, politics, taxation history, philosophy, and certified Indian silver coinage.

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