India 100 rupees Birthday of Saint Alphonsa PR67 PCGS silver coin 2009

India 100 Rupees “Birth Centenary of Saint Alphonsa” silver Proof coin issued in 2009 commemorates one of the most venerated Christian saints of India. Saint Alphonsa, born in 1910 in Kerala, became the first woman of Indian origin to be canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church. Revered for her humility, devotion, charity, and spiritual strength despite lifelong suffering, she remains an important religious figure for millions of believers around the world.

The reverse features a serene portrait of Saint Alphonsa wearing a traditional nun’s habit and veil, rendered in frosted relief against mirrored Proof fields. A floral emblem appears beneath the portrait, while inscriptions in English and Hindi identify the “Saint Alphonsa Birth Centenary.” The commemorative dates “1910–2009” are displayed below, marking the centenary celebration. The obverse presents the Lion Capital of Ashoka with the national motto “Satyameva Jayate,” denomination 100 Rupees, and bilingual INDIA inscriptions arranged around the rim. The elegant minimalist composition enhances the coin’s spiritual and commemorative atmosphere.

Struck in silver with beautiful Deep Cameo Proof surfaces and certified PR67DCAM by PCGS, this coin combines religious history, Indian heritage, and refined modern minting artistry. A meaningful collectible for collectors of Christian themes, saints, Indian commemoratives, and certified world silver coinage.

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