100 Rupees Andhra University Centenary Year

Andhra University is one of India’s oldest and most respected institutions of higher education, established in 1926 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across disciplines such as arts, science, engineering, law, management, and pharmacy. Over the decades, the university has earned a strong reputation for academic excellence, research contributions, and cultural enrichment. Its scenic campus and modern facilities attract students from across the country and abroad. With a rich legacy of producing distinguished alumni, Andhra University continues to play a vital role in the educational and intellectual development of the nation.

The Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, unveiled a ₹100 commemorative coin and a postal stamp to mark the Centenary Year of Andhra University at the AU Engineering College Grounds in Visakhapatnam on April 27, 2026. The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu, Governor Shri S. Abdul Nazeer, Union Minister of Civil Aviation Shri K. Ram Mohan Naidu, former Vice President of India Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, Governor of Odisha Dr. K. Hari Babu, and former India cricketer Shri Sachin Tendulkar were present among other distinguished dignitaries.

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