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The India Government Mint, Kolkata, has started the bookings for the ₹100  commemorative coin issued to to mark the  Centenary Celebration of the Military Nursing Service . The bookings are open from October 5, 2026, and it is subject to limited availability. Earlier, on September 30, 2026, the Minister of State for Defence, Shri Sanjay Seth, released the ₹100 coin at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh; Lieutenant General Sandeep Jain; Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja; Lieutenant General C. G. Muralidharan; Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Defence, Shri Manish Tripathi; along with senior officers of the Armed Forces, ex-servicemen and other distinguished guests graced the occasion. The ₹100 coin has currently been issued in a Proof Set with Booklet packaging, priced at ₹8,337. Among recent issues, the India Government Mints have predominantly released commemorative coin sets only in Proof, with UNC sets not being...

The Government of India, for many years, has issued commemorative coins in Silver Alloy, commonly referred to as Quaternary Alloy, and later increasingly in Pure Silver, introduced in 2019. The traditional Silver Alloy commemorative coins generally weigh around 35 grams and measure 44 mm in diameter, while Pure Silver issues commonly weigh 40 grams with the same 44 mm diameter. The India Government Mints have issued these commemorative coins predominantly through collector-oriented Proof and Uncirculated sets, and these specifications have become familiar among collectors and formed an important part of India's modern commemorative coinage, as the non-circulating commemorative coinage of the Republic of India has not undergone considerable changes in terms of metal composition . However, the introduction of Nickel Silver (Copper-Nickel-Zinc) as a primary composition last year has opened a more affordable segment aimed at collectors. A further change in the weight and size of Sil...

The Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, released the ₹100 commemorative coin and postage stamp to mark the Centenary of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) today, on October 1, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. On the occasion, the Prime Minister also released a book titled ‘100 Landmark Judgements – Shaping the Policies of UPSC and Public Service Commissions in India’. The release ceremony was attended by the Union Minister for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, Shri Jitendra Singh, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Shri P. K. Mishra, Cabinet Secretary Shri T. V. Somanathan, Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission, Dr. Ajay Kumar, Members of State Public Service Commissions, senior officers of the Government of India, academicians, UPSC officials, and other stakeholders from across the country. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister described the UPSC’s centenary as a celebration of...

The Minister of State for Defence, Shri Sanjay Seth, released the ₹100 commemorative coin to mark the Centenary Celebration of the Military Nursing Service today, September 30, 2026, at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. The ceremony marked the culmination of a year-long commemoration celebrating the rich legacy of the Military Nursing Service. Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh; Lieutenant General Sandeep Jain; Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja; Lieutenant General C. G. Muralidharan; Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Defence, Shri Manish Tripathi; along with senior officers of the Armed Forces, ex-servicemen and other distinguished guests graced the occasion. Addressing the gathering, Shri Sanjay Seth acknowledged the exemplary service, professionalism and selfless dedication of MNS officers and highlighted their vital role in supporting the Armed Forces Medical Services and the nation during war, natural calamities and peacetime. Shri Sanjay Seth also said...

The Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will release the ₹100 commemorative coin and postage stamp to mark the Centenary of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on October 1, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The programme will mark the culmination of the year-long centenary celebrations that commenced on October 1, 2025, commemorating 100 years since the establishment of the Public Service Commission in 1926. On the occasion, the Prime Minister will also release a book titled ‘100 Landmark Judgements – Shaping the Policies of UPSC and Public Service Commissions in India’. The two-day centenary programme is being held on September 30 and October 1, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam. The first day features ‘Shatabdi Samaroh – Manthan’, comprising addresses by eminent speakers and panel discussions on various themes relating to public service and the future of the Commission. The concluding day will bring together Chairmen and Members of State Public Service Commissions, senior...

The Government of India will issue a ₹100 commemorative coin to mark the  Centenary Celebration of Military Nursing Service . The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on September 28, 2026, confirming this coin. The Military Nursing Service (MNS) is an integral part of the Armed Forces Medical Services of India, providing professional nursing care to serving personnel, veterans and their families. Its organised history dates back to 1888, while the permanent Indian Military Nursing Service was established on October 1, 1926. Over the years, MNS officers have served in military hospitals during peace and war, contributing to patient care, medical emergencies and humanitarian missions. October 1 is observed as the Raising Day of the Military Nursing Service. 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 44 mm, featuring 200 serrati...