Kolkata Mint Opens Bookings for Khartargachha Sahastrabdi Coin Sets

The India Government Mint in Kolkata is now accepting bookings for the ₹1000 commemorative coin, released to celebrate the 'Khartargachha Sahastrabdi,' which marks the completion of 1000 years since its foundation by Jaincharya Shri Jineshwar Suri. The booking window opened on February 01, 2024, and availability is limited.

The ₹1000 coin, featured in the Proof Set and offered in Folder/Blister packaging, carries a price of ₹5,336. The UNC Set, has not opened for booking yet. Additionally, the Proof Set, which includes an MDF/Wooden Box, is also awaiting availability for booking.

The ₹1000 coin is crafted from Pure Silver (99.9%), weighing 40 grams, with a diameter of 44 mm and adorned with 200 serrations along the edge.

Shri Acharya Devvrat, the Governor of Gujarat, unveiled the ₹1000 commemorative coin during the Khartargachha Sahastrabdi Mahotsav in Palitana, Gujarat, on December 26, 2023.

This marks the third instance of a ₹1000 denomination commemorative coin, succeeding the releases of the '1000 Years of Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur' in 2010 and 'Shri Jagannath Nabakalebara' in 2018.

These commemorative coin sets are available for purchase both at the Mint's premises and through the official website of the India Government Mint. For more information and updates, please visit the 'Current and Upcoming Bookings' section on the website.

Update as of February 19, 2024:

The UNC Set in Folder/Blister packaging is now open for booking at a price of ₹5,030, as listed on the Mint's official website on February 19, 2024.

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