Numismatics Collections

The India Government Mint, Kolkata, has introduced a bi-metallic souvenir token featuring both Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri on a single token. The souvenir token has been issued in a specially designed Artwork Frame and will remain available subject to limited stock. The souvenir token is similar to the one issued in 2024 to mark the Enlightenment of Gautama Buddha , manufactured using a bi-metallic composition of Austenitic Stainless Steel and Copper. The new token is currently available as part of a specially designed Artwork Frame, priced at ₹18,378. The frame contains two tokens, displaying the obverse and reverse designs separately. Apart from this, the Kolkata Mint has also listed a Colour Souvenir Three-Coin Photo Frame featuring the Elephant , Peacock and Rhinoceros , priced at ₹11,479. However, the pricing of these base-metal souvenir products is certainly not collector-friendly. Such high prices raise concerns about the Mint's approach towards attracting new...

The India Government Mint, Mumbai, has opened the bookings for the ₹250 commemorative coin issued to mark the 250th Janmotsava of Śrī Muttusvāmi Dīkṣita . The bookings are open from November 3, 2026, and it is subject to limited availability. Earlier in the day, the Hon’ble Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, released the ₹250 coin at Swatantrata Bhavan, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi. The ₹250 coin is currently available in a Proof Set in Booklet packaging at an initial issue price of ₹6,985, subject to revision in view of significant fluctuations in silver prices. Among recent issues, the India Government Mints have predominantly released commemorative coin sets only in Proof, with UNC sets not being made available. It is unfortunate that the India Government Mint, Mumbai, does not provide an outer cover for its booklet packaging. This often creates confusion among collectors, as the booklet packages look alike, making it difficult to...

The India Government Mint, Kolkata, has commenced bookings for the ₹125 commemorative coin issued in 2021 to mark the 125th Birth Anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose . The coin is now being offered as a restrike in booklet packaging. The bookings opened on November 3, 2026, and are subject to limited availability. This year 2026, several previously issued commemorative coins have been reintroduced as restrikes in Proof Set format with booklet packaging, providing collectors with another opportunity to acquire these issues. The Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose ₹125 restrike coin is priced at ₹8,322, subject to revision in view of significant fluctuations in silver prices. It may be noted that the pricing of several such commemorative issues appears to be on the higher side, particularly as some of the original first-strike sets are currently available in the secondary market at comparatively lower prices. Collectors interested in varieties and minting differences may find these restrik...

The Hon’ble Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, released the ₹250 commemorative coin marking the 250th Janmotsava of Śrī Muttusvāmi Dīkṣita today, on November 3, 2026, at Swatantrata Bhavan, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi. The event was organised by the Centre of Excellence in Indian Knowledge Systems (CoE-IKS), IIT (BHU), under the title “Amara Guruguha – A 250 Year Commemoration of Śrī Muttusvāmi Dīkṣita”. The programme commemorated the life, musical legacy and enduring contributions of the renowned Carnatic composer. The event featured a Carnatic vocal recital by Dr. Sumithra Vasudev and a Veena recital by Sri Ramana Balachandran, accompanied by Sri B. Ganapathyraman on the mridangam and Sri L. Ramakrishnan on the violin.  The Vice-Chancellor of Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Professor Shri Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi; Director, IIT (BHU), Professor Amit Patra; and Associate Professor, Head and Coordinator of the Centre of Excellence ...

The India Government Mint, Mumbai, has commenced bookings for silver souvenir tokens to mark the auspicious occasions of Dhanteras and Deepawali . The bookings opened on November 3, 2026, and will remain available subject to limited stock. Two of the souvenir tokens feature new designs, while the remaining offerings comprise previously issued designs. However, in addition to the Kappa box packaging, these tokens are also being presented in specially designed artwork frames, combining numismatic significance with an attractive presentation and fine craftsmanship. The following is the list of silver souvenir token themes issued in Kappa box packaging. Theme (Kappa Box) Weight Price Ram Darbar 40 gms ₹10,273 Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha 40 gms ₹10,272 Dhanteras (New Design) 20 gms ₹5,894 Shub Deepawali (New Design) 20 gms...

The Hon’ble Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, will release a ₹250 commemorative coin marking the 250th Janmotsava of Śrī Muttusvāmi Dīkṣita on November 3, 2026, at Swatantrata Bhavan, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi. The event, titled “Amara Guruguha – A 250 Year Commemoration of Śrī Muttusvāmi Dīkṣita,” is being organised to commemorate the life, musical legacy and enduring contribution of the renowned Carnatic composer. Śrī Muttusvāmi Dīkṣita (1775–1835) occupies a distinguished place in the history of Indian classical music and is one of the celebrated members of the Carnatic Music Trinity, alongside Śrī Tyāgarāja and Śrī Śyāma Śāstri. A composer, vocalist and veena player, he enriched the Carnatic tradition through compositions noted for their musical depth, Sanskrit scholarship and devotional content. Dīkṣita’s compositions are particularly distinguished by their extensive treatment of rāgas, intricate musical...