Mumbai Mint Opens Bookings for Jawaharlal Darda and Vibrant Gujarat Coin Sets

The India Government Mint, Mumbai, has started accepting bookings for the commemorative coins issued to mark the 'Birth Centenary of Shri Jawaharlal Darda' and '20 Years of Vibrant Gujarat Summit'. Bookings commenced on July 8, 2024, and are subject to limited availability.

The ₹100 coin of Shri Jawaharlal Darda and the ₹20 coin of the Vibrant Gujarat Summit are issued in Proof and UNC sets.

Both the ₹100 coin issued for the 'Birth Centenary of Shri Jawaharlal Darda' and the ₹20 coin issued for '20 Years of Vibrant Gujarat Summit' are available in Folder or Blister packaging within the Proof Set, priced at ₹4,170, while the UNC Set is available for ₹3,860. Additionally, both the ₹100 coin and ₹20 coin are also available in a Proof Set with the MDF or Wooden Box, priced at ₹4,595.

The ₹100 coin sets in various packages of Shri Jawaharlal Darda were sold at the Mint's counter sale during the release function held at Nariman Point, Mumbai, on July 2, 2024.

Given the increasing number of commemorative coins issued in recent years, collectors are advised to focus on particular themed coins that hold significance for their collections rather than attempting to acquire all coins.

These coin sets can be obtained either at the Mint Premises or through the official website of the India Government Mint. You can find further details and updates in the "Current and Upcoming Bookings" section for your reference and convenience.

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