Numismatics Collections

The Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, unveiled a ₹100 coloured commemorative coin and a postage stamp to mark 100 years of Electrification in Indian Railways while he conferred the 70th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar on selected railway personnel today, on January 9, 2026, at the India International Convention & Expo Centre (Yashobhoomi), Dwarka, New Delhi. The ceremony was attended by the Minister of State for Railways & Jal Shakti, Shri V. Somanna; the Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries, Shri Ravneet Singh; and the Chairman & CEO of the Railway Board, Shri Satish Kumar, along with Members of the Railway Board and General Managers of various Railway Zones and Production Units. Addressing the gathering, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw said that Indian Railways had launched an ambitious reform roadmap for 2026 titled “52 Weeks, 52 Reforms”, under which one majo...

The Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, will unveil a ₹100 coloured commemorative coin and a postage stamp to mark 100 years of Electrification in Indian Railways , while he confer the 70th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar on selected railway personnel on January 9, 2026, at the India International Convention & Expo Centre (Yashobhoomi), Dwarka, New Delhi. The ceremony will also be attended by the Minister of State for Railways & Jal Shakti, Shri V. Somanna; the Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries, Shri Ravneet Singh; the Chairman & CEO of the Railway Board, Shri Satish Kumar; along with Members of the Railway Board and General Managers of various Railway Zones and Production Units. The 100 Years of Railway Electrification in India marks a century of progress since the first electrified railway section was introduced in 1925 between Mumbai’s Victoria Termi...

The year 2025 ended with record-breaking releases of commemorative coins , with the total number rising to 35 themes — the highest ever in the history of Republic India coinage. The year witnessed many unexpected themes, unique denominations, the introduction of colour coin, and a diverse range of metal compositions, including 15 coins struck in pure silver, 17 in the long-used silver alloy (quaternary alloy), and 3 in a newly introduced metal composition — nickel silver. Some of the major commemorations of the year included the issuance of unique denominations such as the ₹300 coin marking the 300th Birth Anniversary of Ahilyabai Holkar , the ₹1000 coin celebrating 1000 years of the Naval Expedition of Emperor Rajendra Chola I , and the first-ever coloured coin with a ₹100 denomination marking the 10th Anniversary of Make in India . Other notable releases featured the uniquely denominated ₹108 coin marking the 108th Birth Anniversary of Shri Satya Pramoda Teertha Swamiji , along with ...

The India Government Mint, Mumbai, has commenced the bookings for the ₹75  commemorative coin  issued to mark the Diamond Jubilee of the Bharat Scouts and Guides . The bookings are open from today, December 24, 2025, and it is subject to limited availability. Earlier on November 24, 2025, the Hon'ble Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Smt. Anandiben Patel, released a ₹75 coin and a postal stamp to mark the occasion while inaugurating the 19th National Jamboree of the Bharat Scouts and Guides, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.  The ₹75 coin is available in both Proof and UNC sets, presented in a folder/blister pack. Additionally, the Proof Set is also available in an MDF box package. The Proof Set is priced at ₹6,667 and the UNC Set at ₹6,503, both offered in folder/blister packaging. The Proof Set with MDF box packaging is priced at ₹7,222. Please note that the above prices are subject to change due to a surge in silver prices. These coin sets can be purchased either at the mint premise...

The Government of India will issue a ₹100  commemorative coin  to mark the Centenary Year of India Security Press (ISP), Nashik . The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on December 15, 2025, confirming this coin. The India Security Press (ISP), Nashik, established in 1925, is one of India’s oldest and most important security printing institutions. Operated under Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL), it is responsible for printing passports, postal stamps, non-judicial stamp papers, revenue stamps, and several other government security documents. Known for its high-end technology and advanced anti-counterfeiting measures, ISP plays a crucial role in safeguarding the nation’s identity and administrative systems. Over the decades, it has evolved into a modern, highly secure facility that remains central to India’s printing infrastructure. The  metal composition  of the ₹100 coin will consist of a Nickel Silver, comprising 60...

The Government of India has issued numerous commemorative coins to mark significant milestones, including birth centenaries of eminent personalities, the achievements of important institutions, and events of national importance. This post is dedicated to the one hundred ₹100 coins, marking an important numismatic milestone. The first ₹100 commemorative coin was issued in 1981 under the FAO theme “ Rural Women’s Advancement .” With the release of the commemorative coin marking the Birth Centenary of Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba on November 19, 2025, the Republic India’s coinage reached an important landmark, as it became the one hundredth ₹100 commemorative coin issued by Government of India. Most ₹100 commemorative coins were struck in silver alloy (quaternary alloy), with more recent issues being minted in pure silver. Although all these coins are non-circulating legal tender, their intrinsic value, limited availability, and historical significance have made them highly sought af...