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SPMCIL Lists Commemorative Coins in Artwork Frames

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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 wi...
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Kolkata Mint Issues Commemorative Coins in Acrylic Tower Sets

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The India Government Mint, Kolkata, has listed several commemorative coins presented in Acrylic Tower Sets. The list is current as of September 19, 2026, and the availability of these sets is subject to limited stock. At first glance, the Acrylic Tower Sets may appear similar to the Executive Sets issued for certain commemorative coins. However, these are not the same format as the sets provided to dignitaries during the release ceremonies. Unlike the original Executive Tower Sets, these appear to be restrikes prepared again by the India Government Mint, Kolkata. Executive Sets contain Proof coins and are among the most exclusive presentation formats issued by the India Government Mints. They are generally prepared for presentation to dignitaries, chief guests and other distinguished invitees during official coin-release ceremonies. On rare occasions, a limited number of surplus sets have been made available through India Government Mint sales counters, making them considerably scarce...
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New Commemorative Coin: 1000 Years of Modhera Sun Temple

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The Government of India will issue a ₹100 commemorative coin to celebrate the  1000 Years of the Modhera Sun Temple, Gujarat . The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on September 18, 2026, confirming this coin. The Modhera Sun Temple in Gujarat is one of India’s finest surviving temples dedicated to Surya, the Sun God. Built in the early 11th century during the reign of Solanki King Bhima I, the temple is renowned for its intricate carvings, grand architecture and carefully planned eastward orientation. The complex consists of the magnificent Surya Kund, Sabha Mandapa and the main shrine, all decorated with detailed sculptures depicting Hindu deities, celestial figures, dancers, musicians and mythological scenes. The temple is an outstanding example of the Maru-Gurjara style of architecture and is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India as a monument of national importance. The metal composition of the ₹100 coin will consist of a Nickel Silver, comprising 6...
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SPMCIL Offers Exclusive Ram Lala Metal-Etched Artwork Frame

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The Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Ltd. (SPMCIL) has started offering an exquisite and exclusive collectible featuring a beautifully etched metal artwork of Ayodhya Ram Mandir with Ram Lala, accompanied by a silver souvenir token . The combining traditional craftsmanship with numismatic appeal, this special artwork frame is a distinctive collectible for both devotees and collectors. The exquisite Ram Lala artwork was manufactured by the India Government Mint, Mumbai and is said to have been produced in a very limited quantity of just 15 pieces. Most of these pieces were reportedly provided to the Ministry for presentation to dignitaries, making the collectible exceptionally scarce and difficult to obtain. The highlight of this collectible is the intricately etched metal artwork depicting Ram Lala. The artwork is handmade by an artist rather than being produced by a machine, with the detailed handicraft making each piece difficult to replicate. It is elegantly prese...
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When Technology Affects the Art of Coin Portraits of Legendary Figures

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The commemorative coins featuring portraits hold a special place in numismatics for preserving the likeness and personality of those commemorated. Unlike coins featuring monuments or symbols, a portrait requires careful artistic interpretation to ensure that the personality remains immediately recognisable. The recent commemorative coins have, however, raised concerns among collectors about the quality of portrait engraving. The issue can be noticed in the commemorative coin portraits issued to mark the Birth Centenary of Dr. M. S. Subbulakshmi in 2017, the Birth Centenary of Mohammed Rafi in 2025 and the Mahanayak Uttam Kumar Centenary Celebrations in 2026. The personalities commemorated were legendary figures with highly recognisable faces, yet the excessive marking of the teeth in their portraits has, in the opinion of collectors, affected their natural appearance and likeness. The problem is not that a smiling portrait should never show teeth, but rather how the teeth are inte...
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Mumbai Mint Starts Bookings for Mahanayak Uttam Kumar Coin Sets

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The India Government Mint, Mumbai, 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 12, 2026, and it is subject to limited availability. Earlier, on September 6, 2026, the Hon’ble Minister of State for Information and Cultural Affairs, Smt. Purnima Chakraborty, unveiled the ₹100 coin at Shishir Mancha, Kolkata. The ceremony was attended by prominent personalities from the Bengali film industry and cultural sphere, including Smt. Rupa Ganguly, Shri Biswajit Chattopadhyay, Shri Prosenjit Chattopadhyay, Padma Shri Saroj Mandal and others. The ₹100 commemorative coin is currently available in a Proof Set in Booklet packaging, priced at ₹15,743. It is to be noted that the above pricing is the initial issue price and is subject to revision. However, owing to significant fluctuations in silver prices, the India Government Mint, Mumbai, may revise the prices at a later stag...
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Republic India Commemorative Coins: Denominations Issued Only Once

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Republic India commemorative coins have witnessed a remarkable evolution in denominations since the introduction of the country's first commemorative coin in 1964. From the early issues carrying conventional denominations to the introduction of several unusual face values in recent years, Indian commemorative coinage has developed into a fascinating area of numismatics for collectors. While denominations such as ₹10, ₹20, ₹50, ₹75, ₹100, ₹125 and ₹150 have been used repeatedly for different commemorative themes, several denominations have appeared only once so far. These unique one-time denominations form a particularly interesting area of Republic India numismatics and offer a different perspective for collectors who collect commemorative coins denomination-wise . During the earlier years of Republic India’s commemorative coinage , the choice of denominations was relatively limited. Until 2010, ₹50 and ₹100 were the most commonly used denominations for commemorating important oc...
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