New Commemorative Coin: 100 Years of Railway Electrification

The Government of India will issue a ₹100 first-ever colored commemorative coin to mark the 100 Years of Electrification in Indian Railways. The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on March 4, 2025, confirming this coin.

The 100 Years of Railway Electrification in India marks a century of progress since the first electrified railway section was introduced in 1925 between Mumbai’s Victoria Terminus (now Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus) and Kurla. Over the years, railway electrification has significantly enhanced efficiency, sustainability, and connectivity across the nation. This milestone celebrates India's transition towards an eco-friendly, high-speed, and modern rail network, reducing dependence on fossil fuels and promoting green energy initiatives.

The metal composition of the ₹100 coin will consist of a Quaternary Alloy, comprising 50% Silver, 40% Copper, 5% Nickel, and 5% Zinc. The coin will weigh 35 grams and have a diameter of 44 mm, featuring 200 serrations along the edge. The coin's description is as follows.

Obverse: This face of the coin shall bear the Lion Capitol of Ashoka Pillar in the center with the legend "सत्यमेव जयते" inscribed below, flanked on the left periphery with the word “भारत” in Devanagari script and on the right periphery with the word “INDIA” in English. It shall also bear the Rupee symbol “₹” and denominational value “100” in the international numerals below the Lion Capitol.

Reverse: This face of coin shall bear colour image of Indian Rail depicting Electrification of Indian Railways” in the centre of the coin. The inscription “भारतीय रेल में विद्युतीकरण के 100 वर्ष” shall be written in Devanagari script on the upper periphery and the inscription “100 Years of Electrification in Indian Railways” in English shall be depicted on the lower periphery of the coin. The year “1925-2025” in international numeral shall be written below the colour image of Indian Railway. The colour scheme of the image of Indian Railway shall be predominantly red with combination of others on reverse side.

This will be the first-ever colored coin issued in the history of Republic India coinage, marking a significant milestone in the country's numismatic legacy. As a groundbreaking release, it is poised to become a highly coveted item in the numismatic community. The upcoming and possibility coins page have been updated for your reference.