Kolkata Mint Opens Bookings for Panchatantra 'The Crow and The Snake' Souvenir

The India Government Mint, Kolkata has opened the advanced bookings of the second coloured Panchatantra souvenir sets with story-tale 'The Crow and The Snake.' The bookings are open from July 22, 2022 until stock last.

The souvenir proof coin comes with a attractive package and priced at ₹1200. Earlier, the souvenir was displayed at an exclusive exhibition on Evolution of Indian Currency at Currency Note Press, Nashik conducted by Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL) on 8th June 2022.

The souvenir is available at Kolkata Mint's premises as well as at the India Govt. Mint official website. The souvenir coin index has been updated to provide information on past and recent releases under one roof.

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