Numismatics Collections

The India Government Mint, Kolkata, 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 24, 2026, and it is subject to limited availability. The ₹100 coin is currently available in a Proof Set with Booklet packaging, priced at ₹16,037. It should be noted that this is the initial issue price and may be subject to revision. Eventually, the India Government Mint, Mumbai opened bookings for the ₹100 coin in a Proof Set with Booklet packaging on September 12, 2026, at an issue price of ₹15,743. This marks the second instance of the same commemorative theme being issued by both the Mumbai and Kolkata Mints, following the ₹100 coin issued on 100 Years of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh in 2025. The issuance of the same commemorative theme from multiple mints, particularly in pure silver, is a concern for collectors, especially at a time when silver prices remain volatile. Many dedicate...

The India Government Mints have recently started listing designed artwork frames that combine commemorative coins with attractive presentation, artwork and fine craftsmanship. These products certainly add a different dimension to the way commemorative coins can be presented and preserved, and their limited availability has naturally attracted the attention of collectors. However, there is an important catch that collectors need to be aware of before placing an order: some of these artwork frames are not available for delivery and have to be physically collected from the respective Mint. This may not be immediately apparent when browsing their official online store . The product listings can indicate advance booking, a tentative delivery timeline and limited stock availability, which can understandably lead a collector to believe that the item will be shipped to the address provided while placing the order. The physical-collection condition, however, may appear only in the detailed t...

The India Government Mint, Hyderabad has opened bookings for a special wooden box set issued to mark the Birth Centenary of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba . The bookings commenced on September 22, 2026, and the set is being offered in limited quantities. This wooden box contains a two-coin set, presented in an acrylic frame securely placed inside the box. The acrylic frame holds the two commemorative coins and is complemented by an artwork positioned behind the coins, creating an attractive and coordinated presentation. This limited-edition wooden box set containing ₹100 two coins and is priced at ₹19,390. The combination of the wooden presentation box , acrylic frame, coins, and thematic artwork gives the set a distinctive and premium appearance. The artwork provides an appropriate visual backdrop to the coins and enhances the overall presentation, making the set suitable not only for collectors but also as a commemorative keepsake or presentation item. These wooden sets can be purcha...

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 ...

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 scarc...

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...