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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country has launched the 1st Commemorative Coin featuring Mahatma Gandhi?
A
Britain
B
France
C
Belgium
D
Germany
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Nicola Howell, Chief Customer Officer at the government-owned mint, said it was “delighted to unveil the first official UK coin commemorating the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi.

Detailed explanation-2: -Available in a range of standards, including gold and silver, the special collectors’ coin was designed by Heena Glover and features an image of a lotus, India’s national flower, alongside one of Gandhi’s most famous quotes - ‘My life is my message’, UK High Commission said in a statement.

Detailed explanation-3: -UK unveils Mahatma Gandhi commemorative collectors coin.

Detailed explanation-4: -British Finance Minister Rishi Sunak asked the Royal Mint Advisory Committee (RMAC) in a letter to pursue recognition of individuals from those communities, the UK Treasury said in an emailed statement late on Saturday. “RMAC is currently considering a coin to commemorate Gandhi", the Treasury said.

Detailed explanation-5: -Britain on Thursday unveiled a new commemorative coin to mark Diwali, celebrating the life and legacy of Indian independence leader Mahatma Gandhi.

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