Numismatics Collections

The Mahatma Gandhi holds a unique place in the history of Republic of India coinage, with his image appearing on several commemorative coins issued to honour his life, ideals and enduring contribution to India’s freedom struggle. From the early decades of the Republic to more recent commemorative issues, these coins have provided a lasting numismatic tribute to the Father of the Nation. However, this post is a viewpoint on the issuance of commemorative coins on Mahatma Gandhi and not on the associated personality or features of Mahatma Gandhi. The first Republic of India commemorative coins featuring Mahatma Gandhi were issued in 1969 to mark his Birth Centenary . The series included ₹10, ₹1, 50 Paise and 20 Paise denominations, making it one of the most significant commemorative series of the early Republic. These coins carried the portrait of Mahatma Gandhi, and the 1969 issue is particularly important in the history of Indian numismatics as it established him as a prominent subjec...

The Government of India will issue a ₹100 commemorative coin to mark the Birth Centenary of  H.H. Srimad Sudhindra Theertha Swamiji . The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on September 25, 2026, confirming this coin. Srimad Sudhindra Theertha Swamiji was the twentieth Mathadhipati of Shri Kashi Math Samsthan and a highly respected spiritual leader of the Gowda Saraswat Brahmin community. Born on March 31, 1926, at Ernakulam, he was initiated into Sanyasa in 1944 by his Guru, Shrimath Sukrathindra Theertha Swamiji. He became the Mathadhipati in 1949 and guided the Math for nearly seven decades, dedicating his life to spirituality, education, social welfare and the preservation of cultural traditions. He attained Mahasamadhi at Haridwar on January 17, 2016. The metal composition of the ₹100 coin will consist of Pure Silver (99.9%). The coin will weigh 40 grams and have a diameter of 44 mm, featuring 200 serrations along the edge. The coin's description is as follows...

The India Government Mint, Kolkata, has opened the bookings for the ₹100 commemorative coin issued to mark the Centenary Celebration of Mahanayak Uttam Kumar . The bookings are open from September 24, 2026, and it is subject to limited availability. The ₹100 coin is currently available in a Proof Set with Booklet packaging, priced at ₹16,037. It should be noted that this is the initial issue price and may be subject to revision. Eventually, the India Government Mint, Mumbai opened bookings for the ₹100 coin in a Proof Set with Booklet packaging on September 12, 2026, at an issue price of ₹15,743. This marks the second instance of the same commemorative theme being issued by both the Mumbai and Kolkata Mints, following the ₹100 coin issued on 100 Years of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh in 2025. The issuance of the same commemorative theme from multiple mints, particularly in pure silver, is a concern for collectors, especially at a time when silver prices remain volatile. Many dedicate...

The India Government Mints have recently started listing designed artwork frames that combine commemorative coins with attractive presentation, artwork and fine craftsmanship. These products certainly add a different dimension to the way commemorative coins can be presented and preserved, and their limited availability has naturally attracted the attention of collectors. However, there is an important catch that collectors need to be aware of before placing an order: some of these artwork frames are not available for delivery and have to be physically collected from the respective Mint. This may not be immediately apparent when browsing their official online store . The product listings can indicate advance booking, a tentative delivery timeline and limited stock availability, which can understandably lead a collector to believe that the item will be shipped to the address provided while placing the order. The physical-collection condition, however, may appear only in the detailed t...

The India Government Mint, Hyderabad has opened bookings for a special wooden box set issued to mark the Birth Centenary of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba . The bookings commenced on September 22, 2026, and the set is being offered in limited quantities. This wooden box contains a two-coin set, presented in an acrylic frame securely placed inside the box. The acrylic frame holds the two commemorative coins and is complemented by an artwork positioned behind the coins, creating an attractive and coordinated presentation. This limited-edition wooden box set containing ₹100 two coins and is priced at ₹19,390. The combination of the wooden presentation box , acrylic frame, coins, and thematic artwork gives the set a distinctive and premium appearance. The artwork provides an appropriate visual backdrop to the coins and enhances the overall presentation, making the set suitable not only for collectors but also as a commemorative keepsake or presentation item. These wooden sets can be purcha...

The Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Ltd. (SPMCIL), has issued several commemorative coins presented in specially designed artwork frames , combining numismatic significance with attractive presentation and fine craftsmanship. The list is current as of September 19, 2026, and the availability of these artwork frames are subject to limited availability. These distinctive framed sets offer collectors a different way of preserving and displaying commemorative coins , incorporating the coin with specially prepared artwork related to the theme being commemorated. The combination of an officially issued commemorative coin , thematic artwork and an elegant presentation frame makes these sets particularly appealing to collectors. Unlike the regular Proof Sets or Uncirculated Sets issued by the India Government Mints, these artwork frame sets appear to have been produced in extremely limited quantities and were primarily intended as special presentation pieces rather than as ...