Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Coin Sets at Kolkata Mint Counter

The India Government Mint, Kolkata, has officially begun issuing the ₹100 commemorative coin released to mark the Centenary of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.

This development was first confirmed by noted numismatist Mr. Sanjay Kansal, who reported the availability of the coins at the Mint’s counter sale premises.

The coin was originally unveiled on April 13, 2019, when the Hon’ble Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, visited Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar to honor the martyrs on the solemn 100th anniversary of the tragic event. During the ceremony, he released both the commemorative coin and a special postage stamp as a tribute to the victims of the massacre — one of the most defining and painful episodes in India’s freedom struggle.

Collectors have noted that the Kolkata Mint has issued the coin in multiple packaging formats, offering a variety of presentation styles for numismatists. Interestingly, it has also been observed that the coin is marked as “commiserative” instead of the commonly used term “commemorative.” While commemorative coins are typically intended to celebrate or honor historical achievements or milestones, the term commiserative carries a more somber tone, signifying remembrance associated with grief, mourning, or tragic events. Given the historical context of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, the choice of terminology appears to acknowledge the sorrowful nature of the occasion.

This release has generated notable interest within the numismatic community, both for its historical significance and the unique linguistic distinction featured on the coin.