UK plans coin to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi

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“RMAC is currently considering a coin to commemorate Gandhi,” the British Treasury said. (File)

Britain plans to mint a coin to commemorate independence hero Mahatma Gandhi, the Treasury said on Saturday, in growing interest in recognizing minority contributions.

UK Finance Minister Rishi Sunak has called on the Royal Mint Advisory Committee (RMAC) to pursue recognition of blacks, Asians and other minorities, the Treasury said.

“RMAC is currently considering a coin to commemorate Gandhi,” the British Treasury said in an emailed statement.

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