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The evolution of India’s commemorative coinage has entered a new phase with the introduction of Nickel Silver as the primary metal composition , replacing the long-standing Silver Alloy (Quaternary Alloy) and Pure Silver options.  This marks a significant shift in the history of modern Indian coinage, reflecting a blend of economic prudence, technological advancement, and an effort to make commemorative issues more accessible to a wider public. For many decades, non-circulating coin sets were distinguished by featuring a Silver Alloy coin as the primary denomination, However, after the introduction of Pure Silver coins in 2019, issuing them for almost every alternate theme became the norm through 2024 and 2025. The growing number of themes, combined with the rising price of silver, has made these coins increasingly expensive for collectors. The launch of Nickel Silver coins with the ₹200 denomination for the 200th Birth Anniversary of Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati and the ₹150 den...

The India Government Mint, Kolkata, has opened the bookings for  commemorative coins  of  Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati and the Arya Samaj . The bookings are open from October 31, 2025, and it is subject to limited availability. Earlier in the day, the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, released commemorative coins — ₹200 to mark the 200th Birth Anniversary of Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati and ₹150 to mark  150 years of the Arya Samaj ’s remarkable service to society at Rohini, New Delhi. The occasion was graced by the Hon’ble Governor of Gujarat and Maharashtra, Shri Acharya Devvrat, the Chief Minister of Delhi, Smt. Rekha Gupta, along with several other dignitaries and representatives of the Arya Samaj. Both the ₹200 and ₹150 coins in the Proof Set is priced at ₹1,232, offered in Booklet packaging. Additionally, the Proof and UNC Coin Sets in Folder or blister pack, as well as the Proof Set with an MDF box, may be issued at a later date. Both the ₹200 a...

The Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, participated in the International Aryan Summit 2025 and released commemorative coins dedicated to Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati and the Arya Samaj at Rohini, New Delhi, on October 31, 2025. The ₹200 coin marks the 200th Birth Anniversary of Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati , while the ₹150 coin marks 150 years of the Arya Samaj ’s remarkable service to society. The occasion was graced by the Hon’ble Governor of Gujarat and Maharashtra, Shri Acharya Devvrat, the Chief Minister of Delhi, Smt. Rekha Gupta, along with several other dignitaries and representatives of the Arya Samaj. Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi said that the spiritual energy of the mantras could still be felt by everyone. He expressed that being among Arya Samaj followers always feels divine and inspiring, attributing it to the blessings of Swami Dayanand Saraswati. The Prime Minister recalled participating in earlier events marking Maharshi Dayanand’s...

The Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will participate in the International Aryan Summit 2025, commemorating the 200th Birth Anniversary of Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati and 150 years of Arya Samaj ’s service to society. The event will take place at Rohini, New Delhi, on October 31, 2025. On this occasion, a ₹200 commemorative coin dedicated to Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati and a ₹150 commemorative coin honouring the Arya Samaj will be released. The summit, organised as part of the Jyāna Jyoti Festival, aims to honour Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati’s enduring legacy in education and social reform, celebrate 150 years of Arya Samaj’s contributions to nation-building, and promote global awareness of Vedic principles and Swadeshi values in alignment with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. The event will bring together representatives from Arya Samaj units across India and abroad, reflecting the universal relevance of Maharshi Dayanand’s reformist ideals and the organisation’s far-reac...

The Government of India will issue a ₹150  commemorative coin  to mark the  150 Year Celebration of Arya Samaj . The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on October 30, 2025, confirming this coin. The Arya Samaj is a reformist movement founded by Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati in 1875 to revive the true teachings of the Vedas and promote social and spiritual reform. It stands against caste discrimination, idol worship, and social evils, advocating equality, education, and moral living. The movement played a major role in awakening national consciousness and inspiring the spirit of self-reliance and truth. Through its educational institutions and humanitarian work, the Arya Samaj continues to spread the message of righteousness and Vedic wisdom across the world. The  metal composition  of the ₹150 coin will consist of a Nickel Silver, comprising 60% Copper, 20% Nickel, and 20% Zinc. The coin will weigh 32 grams and have a diameter of 44 mm, featuri...

The Government of India will issue a ₹200  commemorative coin  to mark the  200th Birth Anniversary of Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati . The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on October 30, 2025, confirming this coin. Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati was a revered social reformer and the founder of the Arya Samaj, a movement dedicated to promoting values based on the Vedas. Born in 1824 in Gujarat, he worked tirelessly to eradicate social evils such as caste discrimination, idol worship, and child marriage. His motto, “Back to the Vedas,” inspired a spiritual and intellectual awakening across India. Through his teachings, he emphasized education, equality, and truth, laying the foundation for social and cultural reform in modern India. His vision greatly influenced the freedom movement and continues to guide generations toward righteousness and self-reliance. The  metal composition  of the ₹200 coin will consist of a Nickel Silver, comprising 60% Copper, ...