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The India Government Mint, Hyderabad, has opened the bookings for the ₹100  commemorative coin  issued to mark the  Birth Centenary of Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba . The bookings are open from November 19, 2025, and it is subject to limited availability. Earlier in the day, the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi released the commemorative coin and postage stamp to mark the event at Sri Sathya Sai Hill View Stadium, Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh. The event was graced by the presence of the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu; the Deputy Chief Minister, Shri Pawan Kalyan; Union Ministers, Shri K Rammohan Naidu, Shri G Kishan Reddy, Shri Bhupathi Raju Srinivasa Verma, cricket legend Shri Sachin Tendulkar; actress Smt. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan; and several other eminent dignitaries. The ₹100 commemorative coin is available in both Proof and UNC sets, presented in a Folder/Blister pack. The Proof Set in an MDF box, may be issued at a later d...

The Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi released a ₹100  commemorative coin  and postage stamp to mark the  Birth Centenary of Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba  today, on November 19, 2025, at Sri Sathya Sai Hill View Stadium, Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh. The event was graced by the presence of the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu; the Deputy Chief Minister, Shri Pawan Kalyan; Union Ministers, Shri K Rammohan Naidu, Shri G Kishan Reddy, Shri Bhupathi Raju Srinivasa Verma, cricket legend Shri Sachin Tendulkar; actress Smt. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan; and several other eminent dignitaries. The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the birth centenary celebrations of Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba at Puttaparthi, calling it an emotional and spiritual experience. He began with “Sai Ram” and offered floral tributes at Baba’s Samadhi, noting that Baba’s teachings, love, and spirit of service continue to guide millions across more than 140 countri...

The India Government Mint, Hyderabad, has opened the bookings for the ₹150  commemorative coin  issued to mark the 150th Birth Anniversary of Acharya Jawahar Lal Maharaj . The bookings are open from November 17, 2025, and it is subject to limited availability. Earlier on November 16, 2025, the Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra and Gujarat, Shri Acharya Devvrat, along with the Hon’ble Governor of Punjab, Shri Gulabchand Kataria, released the coin and a postal stamp to mark the occasion at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai. The event was graced by Maharashtra’s Minister of Skill Development, Shri Mangal Prabhat Lodha; Secretary to the Governor, Dr. Prashant Narnaware; Chief Post Master General of Maharashtra, Shri Amitabh Singh; Trustee of the Jaskaran Bothra Foundation, Shri Siddharth Bothra; and several other distinguished guests. The ₹150 coin is currently available in the Proof Set, packaged in a Folder or Blister pack, and is priced at ₹5,120. The UNC Set in a Folder or Blist...

The Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra and Gujarat, Shri Acharya Devvrat, along with the Hon’ble Governor of Punjab, Shri Gulabchand Kataria, released a ₹150 commemorative coin and a postal stamp to mark the 150th Birth Anniversary of Jain Saint and Freedom Fighter Acharya Jawahar Lal . The ceremony took place at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai, today, on November 16, 2025, and was organized by the Jaskaran Bothra Foundation. The event was graced by Maharashtra’s Minister of Skill Development, Shri Mangal Prabhat Lodha; Secretary to the Governor, Dr. Prashant Narnaware; Chief Post Master General of Maharashtra, Shri Amitabh Singh; Trustee of the Jaskaran Bothra Foundation, Shri Siddharth Bothra; and several other distinguished guests. Acharya Shri Jawahar Lal Ji Maharaj was a revered Jain saint, social reformer, and freedom fighter whose life was dedicated to spiritual upliftment and national service. Known for his profound wisdom, compassion, and commitment to non-violence, he inspired countless fol...

The Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will release a ₹100 commemorative coin  and postage stamp to mark the Birth Centenary of Sri Sathya Sai Baba on November 19, 2025, at Sri Sathya Sai Hill View Stadium, Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh. The event is expected to be held in the presence of the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu; the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri Pawan Kalyan; the Governor of Andhra Pradesh, Shri Syed Abdul Nazeer; and other eminent dignitaries. The Vice President of India, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, will also attend on November 22 as the chief guest at the 44th convocation of the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning. Additionally, the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, has accepted the invitation to participate in the centenary celebrations organized by the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, underscoring the national significance of the event. The Birth Centenary of Sri Sathya Sai Baba marks 100 years sinc...

In the long and diverse history of commemorative coins in Republic India coinage, only a few themes have seen dual silver denominations released under the same issue. Among these, three notable themes— Grow More Food (1973), Srimat Swami Pranavanandji Maharaj (2022), and India’s G20 Presidency (2023)—stand out for having two silver-alloy coins each, reflecting the evolution of India’s minting tradition and the changing approach to commemorative releases across five decades. The silver alloy, also known as quaternary alloy or Silver .500, comprises 50% Silver, 40% Copper, 5% Nickel, and 5% Zinc. The “ Grow More Food ” theme of 1973 was one of the earliest post-Independence commemorative issues, marking India’s emphasis on agricultural development and self-sufficiency during a crucial period of food scarcity. The coins, issued in denominations of ₹20 and ₹10, were both struck in silver alloy, making them among the few high-value silver coins of their era. The ₹20 coin was minted with...