Kolkata Mint and Hyderabad Mint Issues New Festival Souvenir Tokens

The Kolkata Mint and Hyderabad Mint have opened bookings for souvenir tokens to mark the upcoming festivals of Raksha Bandhan, Onam, and Shri Krishna Janmashtami. The bookings began on August 18, 2023, and are subject to limited availability.

The Kolkata Mint has released Raksha Bandhan souvenirs in two silver variants—priced at ₹4,119 for the 50-gram token and ₹1,765 for the 20-gram token. Two gold variants are also available, priced at ₹32,348 for the 5-gram token and ₹16,239 for the 2.5-gram token, each offered in distinct designs.

For Janmashtami, the Kolkata Mint has introduced silver souvenirs priced at ₹4,119 for the 50-gram token and ₹1,765 for the 20-gram token, along with a 5-gram gold token priced at ₹32,348. The Onam souvenir from Kolkata Mint is issued only in a 50-gram silver variant, priced at ₹4,119.

The Hyderabad Mint has released souvenirs for Raksha Bandhan and Onam exclusively in a 10-gram silver token, priced at ₹1,100.

Earlier, the Mumbai Mint had also issued 20-gram and 40-gram silver tokens and a 5-gram gold token with similar festive themes.

All souvenir tokens are available for purchase at the respective mint premises as well as through the official India Government Mint website. Prices are subject to change based on bullion rates, and the above prices are as of August 21, 2023.

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