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Kolkata Mint Opens Bookings for Another Batch of Restrike Coin Sets

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The India Government Mint, Kolkata has commenced bookings for several commemorative coin sets issued earlier on different occasions, now being offered as re-strikes. The bookings opened today, June 15, 2026, and are subject to limited availability. These coin sets are being issued as restrikes in Proof Set with booklet packaging. However, all themes have been uniformly priced at ₹8,953, even though several issues, such as the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) commemorative coins, are struck in lower-specification quaternary alloys and measure only 39 mm in diameter with a weight of 22.5 grams. Theme Denomination Price Income Tax: 150 Years of Building India ₹150 ₹8,953 Louis Braille 200th Birth Anniversary ₹100 ₹8,953 Shaheed Bhagat Singh Birth Centenary ₹100 ₹8,953 200 Years of State Bank of India ₹100...
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Shri Yogi Adityanath Presented ₹150 IMD Commemorative Coin

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The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Shri Jitendra Singh, along with the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Yogi Adityanath, inaugurated the newly established Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) at Lucknow on June 8, 2026. The state-of-the-art facility is expected to strengthen weather forecasting, climate monitoring, and disaster preparedness across Uttar Pradesh and the surrounding region, further enhancing the capabilities of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in delivering timely and accurate meteorological services. During the inauguration ceremony, Shri Jitendra Singh respectfully presented the ₹150 commemorative coin issued to mark the 150 Years of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath. The presentation highlighted the enduring contribution of the IMD towards weather forecasting, scientific research, disaster management, and public safety since its establishment i...
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Could G+D Be a Player in India's Polymer Banknote Rollout?

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The possibility of India introducing polymer banknotes has once again entered public discussion following recent remarks by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shri Sanjay Malhotra and the announcement of a major investment by German security technology company Giesecke+Devrient (G+D). While no official decision has yet been taken regarding polymer currency , the convergence of these developments has raised questions about whether G+D could emerge as an important partner in India's future currency transformation. India's economy is currently being viewed with considerable optimism by policymakers and global investors alike. RBI Governor Shri Sanjay Malhotra recently stated that the Indian economy presents a picture of strength, stability, and opportunity, supported by strong fundamentals, growth-oriented policies, and a forward-looking economic strategy. He also emphasized that India remains an attractive destination for domestic and international investment and that the coun...
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Mumbai Mint Begins Bookings for PMSMA Coin Sets

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The India Government Mint, Mumbai has started the bookings for the ₹75  commemorative coin issued to mark the 10 Years of Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) . The bookings are open from today, June 9, 2026, and are subject to limited availability. Earlier today, the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, released the commemorative coin and a postage stamp to mark the occasion in New Delhi. The ₹75 coin is currently available in a Proof Set presented in a booklet package, priced at ₹1,700.  This ₹75 coin marks the fifth nickel silver commemorative coin issued and the first-ever ₹75 denomination struck in this base-metal composition. It should be noted that, despite its name, nickel silver contains no actual silver and is classified as a base metal.  The decision by the India Government Mint to issue the coin in nickel silver may have been influenced by the recent volatility in silver prices over the past several months. Th...
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Shri J.P. Nadda Releases ₹75 Commemorative Coin on PMSMA

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The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, released a ₹75 commemorative coin and a postage stamp to mark 10 Years of PMSMA today, June 9, 2026, in New Delhi. The event marked a decade of the successful implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA), a flagship initiative of the Government of India aimed at providing quality antenatal care, ensuring safe pregnancies, and promoting healthy motherhood across the nation. Smt. Anupriya Patel, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare; Dr. Yvan J. F. Hutin, WHO Representative to India; Smt. Aradhana Patnaik, Additional Secretary and Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM); Col. Akhilesh Kumar Pandey, Chief Postmaster General, Department of Posts; and Chief Medical Officers from various States were also present at the event. Addressing the gathering, Shri J.P. Nadda described the completion of 10 years of PMSMA as a matter of pride for the nation and a reflection ...
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New Commemorative Coin: 10 Years of PMSMA

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The Government of India will issue a ₹75  commemorative coin to mark the 1 0 years of the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) . The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on June 8, 2026, confirming this coin. The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, will release a ₹75 commemorative coin and a postage stamp on June 9, 2026 to commemorate “10 Years of PMSMA – A Decade of Care.” The event marks a decade of the successful implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA), a flagship initiative of the Government of India aimed at providing quality antenatal care, ensuring safe pregnancies, and promoting healthy motherhood across the nation. The Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) is a flagship maternal healthcare initiative launched by the Government of India on June  9, 2016 to provide assured, comprehensive, and quality antenatal care to pregnant women. The programme offers fre...
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RBI Revives Polymer Banknote Plan After More Than a Decade

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The Reserve Bank of India is once again considering the introduction of polymer banknotes, reviving a proposal that was first explored more than a decade ago, according to a report by Business Standard. The move comes at a time when the cost of printing currency notes is rising sharply and billions of soiled notes continue to be withdrawn from circulation every year. The RBI is expected to announce a pilot project in the near future, with discussions reportedly taking place during the central bank’s last two board meetings held in Patna and Mumbai. Lower denomination notes such as the ₹10 and ₹20 are likely to be selected for the initial trial because they deteriorate quickly due to frequent circulation. Polymer banknotes are made from a synthetic plastic substrate instead of the traditional cotton-based paper used in Indian currency. These notes are generally more durable, resistant to moisture and dirt, and can last significantly longer in circulation. Polymer notes also allow the i...
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