Why Shortage in Supply of Commemorative Coins?

In recent times, numismatists who collect commemorative coins have faced difficulties in finding newly released coins in general circulation. Even though these coins were released a couple of years ago, and some were available under Proof and UNC sets, their circulation has been limited, posing a challenge for collectors.



Multiple factors contribute to this situation. The primary issue is the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) facing challenges in lifting stocks from the Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Ltd (SPMCIL) due to a shortage of storage capacity. Since coins are assets of the Ministry of Finance under the Government of India, both the RBI and SPMCIL are currently experiencing cash constraints. The RBI is unable to pay SPMCIL unless it lifts and hands over the coins to commercial banks.

Another challenge arises from a section of the public rejecting Rs. 10 coins, claiming them to be fake. This misconception has led to a situation where storage capacity is being consumed, even though the RBI has taken a firm stand against banks that refuse to accept coins. The RBI has issued statements urging the public to continue accepting Rs. 10 coins as legal tender in all transactions without hesitation.

Few of the circulating commemorative coins that are yet to be seen in general circulation are:
  • 5 Rupees - Rani Gaidinliu, 2015
  • 5 Rupees - Begum Akhtar, 2015
  • 5 Rupees - Biju Patnaik, 2016
  • 5 Rupees - Mysore University, 2016
  • 5 Rupees - Deendayal Upadhyaya, 2016
  • 5 Rupees - PC Mahalonobis, 2018
  • 10 Rupees - Shri Jaganath Nabakalebara, 2015
  • 10 Rupees - Maharana Pratap, 2016
  • 10 Rupees - Krishna Chaitanya Mahaprabu, 2016
  • 10 Rupees - Lala Lajpat Rai, 2016
  • 10 Rupees - Banaras Hindu University, 2016
  • 10 Rupees - Tatya Tope, 2016
  • 10 Rupees - M S Subbulakshmi, 2017
  • 10 Rupees - Shrimad Rajchandra, 2017
Some of the above coins are available at coin events and exhibitions, though they are not widely accessible. Collectors are encountering challenges due to inflated pricing, and it is hoped that this issue gets resolved as soon as possible.

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