Numismatics Collections

The Government of India will issue a ₹150  commemorative coin   to mark the 150th Year of Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science . The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on March 13, 2026, confirming this coin. The Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) was established in 1876 in Kolkata with the aim of promoting scientific research and education in India. It was founded by the eminent physician and educationist Mahendra Lal Sircar, who envisioned an institution where Indians could actively engage in scientific experiments and research. IACS played a crucial role in the development of modern science in India and became internationally renowned when C. V. Raman conducted his groundbreaking research there, leading to the discovery of the Raman Effect in 1928. Today, the institution continues to function as a premier research center dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge. The  metal composition  of the ₹150 coin will...

The India Government Mint, Mumbai, has started bookings for silver  souvenir token  on Maryada Purushottam Prabhu Shree Ram ahead of the festival of Ram Navami. The bookings commenced on March 10, 2026, and will remain open subject to limited availability. Maryada Purushottam Prabhu Shri Ram is revered as the embodiment of righteousness, truth, and ideal conduct in Hindu tradition. His life, narrated in the sacred epic Ramayana, reflects the highest values of duty, devotion, and moral strength. Shri Ram is worshipped as the perfect son, husband, brother, and king, and his example continues to guide millions of devotees in leading a life based on dharma. The festival of Ram Navami, which falls on March 26, 2026, marks the divine birth of Lord Ram in Ayodhya. Devotees celebrate the occasion with prayers, recitations of the Ramayana, devotional songs, and temple ceremonies, remembering the timeless ideals represented by Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram. The festival serves as a...

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief, Shri Mohan Bhagwat, released the commemorative souvenir token  and postage stamps dedicated to Dada Gurudev Shri Jindutt Suri Ji today, on March 6, 2026. The release took place at the historic Sonar Fort in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, marking the commencement of the Chadar Mahotsav in the esteemed presence of Khartargach Acharya Shri Jinmaniprabh Surishwar Ji Maharaj. This three-day religious celebration is particularly remarkable as it is being held after a staggering 871 years, drawing thousands of devotees, Jain monks, and visitors from across India. The festival represents a unique confluence of faith, history, and spiritual unity in the enchanting desert city of Jaisalmer. The President of the Jaisalmer Jain Trust, Shri Mahendra Singh Bhansali, emphasized that the Chadar Mahotsav symbolizes profound reverence for Dada Gurudev. One of the major attractions of the festival is the display of Gurudev’s ancient garments—chadar, chola patta, a...

The India Government Mint, Mumbai, has commenced the bookings for the ₹75  commemorative coin  issued to mark the  75th Foundation Day of Employees' State Insurance Corporation  (ESIC). The bookings are open from February 27, 2026, and it is subject to limited availability. Earlier, on February 24, 2026, the Hon’ble Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, released the commemorative coin to mark the inaugural function at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The programme was attended by Shri N. K. Premachandran, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha); Smt. Vandana Gurnani, Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment; Shri Ramesh Krishnamurthi, Central Provident Fund Commissioner, Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO); Smt. Michiko Miyamoto, Director of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Decent Work Technical Support Team for South Asia and Country Office for India; along with senior officers of the Ministry...

The Government of India will issue a ₹100  commemorative coin   to mark the 100 Years of  State Bank of India, New Delhi Main Branch . The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on February 26, 2026, confirming this coin. The New Delhi Main Branch of State Bank of India is one of its oldest and most prominent branches in the national capital. Established in 1926 as part of the Imperial Bank of India, it has played a significant role in serving government institutions, corporate clients, and individual customers for nearly a century. Over the decades, the branch has evolved with advancements in banking technology while maintaining its legacy of trust and stability. It continues to be a key centre for major banking operations and financial services in Delhi. The  metal composition  of the ₹100 coin will consist of a Quaternary Alloy, comprising 50% Silver, 40% Copper, 5% Nickel, and 5% Zinc. The coin will weigh 35 grams and have a diameter of ...

The India Government Mint, Kolkata, has commenced the bookings for the ₹100  commemorative coin  issued to mark the Centenary Year of Ol Chiki Script by Pandit Raghunath Murmu . The bookings are open from February 25, 2026, and it is subject to limited availability. Earlier, on February 16, 2026, the Hon'ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, unveiled the commemorative coin and a postal stamp to mark the occasion at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. The event was attended by the Union Minister of Culture & Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Shri Jual Oram, Chief Minister of Odisha Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, and members of the Fagun Foundation. It also brought together members of the Santhali community, scholars, activists, writers, and well-wishers who participated in the historic celebration, making the occasion grand and memorable. The ₹100 coin is currently available in the Proof Set, packaged in a booklet ...