Numismatics Collections

The Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, unveiled a ₹100 commemorative coin  and a postal stamp to mark the Centenary Year of the Ol Chiki Script created by Pandit Raghunath Murmu  today, on February 16, 2026 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, Shri Vivek Aggarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Culture, 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. Addressing the gathering at the Centenary Celebration of the Ol Chiki script, the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, expressed her deep joy at being part of this historic occasion. She noted that India is home to numerous tribal communities, and among them, t...

The Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, released the ₹100 commemorative coin , issued in two variants, along with a postal stamp as part of the formal inauguration of the Seva Teerth Complex today, on February 13, 2026 in New Delhi. The inauguration ceremony was attended by several Union Ministers, including Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office Shri Jitendra Singh, Minister of Finance Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of Defence Shri Rajnath Singh, Minister of Railways Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, among others. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that the day marked the beginning of a new chapter in India’s development journey. He noted the spiritual significance of the occasion and expressed confidence that the resolve taken for a Developed India would lead to success. He congratulated the PMO team, the Cabinet Secretariat, various departments, engineers, and workers involved in the construction of Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhavan. Reflecting on history, th...

The Government of India will issue commemorative theme  in two ₹100 coin variants as part of the inauguration of Seva Teerth Complex .  The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on February 12, 2026, confirming this theme. Seva Teerth Complex is a newly developed administrative hub designed to house the Prime Minister’s Office, the National Security Council Secretariat, and the Cabinet Secretariat. Conceived as a modern and integrated governance centre, it reflects a shift toward service-oriented and citizen-centric administration. Built with advanced digital infrastructure and sustainable design features meeting 4-Star GRIHA standards, the complex incorporates renewable energy systems, water conservation measures, and enhanced security arrangements. Seva Teerth stands as a symbol of efficient, coordinated, and future-ready governance in India. The Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is likely to release this ₹100 coins in both variants during the formal...

The Government of India will issue a ₹100  commemorative coin  to mark the  100 years of Ol Chiki Script by Pandit Raghunath Murmu . The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on February 9, 2026, confirming this coin. The Ol Chiki script was created by Pandit Raghunath Murmu in 1925 to provide the Santhali language with its own distinct and scientifically designed writing system. It was developed to accurately represent the phonetic structure of Santhali, which earlier scripts failed to capture effectively. Ol Chiki enabled widespread literacy among the Santhal community and became a powerful symbol of cultural identity, self-respect, and linguistic independence. Today, it remains central to Santhali literature, education, and cultural expression. 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 2...

The commemorative coins are issued to honour an event, a personality, or an important chapter in history. Their purpose is not to sell silver or any other precious metal in the form of a coin. This fundamental distinction must be clearly understood by collectors, authorities, and the public alike. The true value of a commemorative coin lies in its historical, cultural, and symbolic significance, not in the weight or prevailing market price of the metal used to strike it. For this reason, the intrinsic metal value of a commemorative coin should ideally remain limited, preferably around 30 to 40 percent of its issue price. Maintaining such a balance ensures that, even over the years, fluctuations in metal prices do not cause the intrinsic value to exceed the issue price or face value. When the metal value rises disproportionately, the coin risks being perceived merely as bullion rather than as an object of remembrance. When precious metal prices surge, coins with high intrinsic value o...

The India Government Mint, Hyderabad, has started the bookings for the ₹60  commemorative coin  issued  to mark the  Diamond Jubilee of Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited .  The bookings are open from today, February 4, 2026, and it is subject to limited availability. Earlier on January 27, 2026, the Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, released the ₹60 coin marking the sixty years of refining operations of  Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) at the India Energy Week (IEW) 2026 event held in Goa. The ₹60 coin is currently issued in a Proof Set with a Booklet and Cardboard (Kappa) Box packaging. The Proof Sets with Folder and MDF packaging, as well as UNC Sets with folder, may be introduced later. The ₹60 coin in the Proof Set with the Booklet package is priced at ₹9,410, while the Proof Set with the Cardboard (Kappa) Box is priced at ₹9,500. The above pricing is the initial issue price and is subject to re...