Rethinking the Trend: The Reality Behind Collecting Every Coin Set

In the realm of Republic India coinage, commemorative coins hold a special place for collectors and history enthusiasts alike. They capture milestones of national pride, honour great personalities, and celebrate cultural and institutional achievements. However, as the number of such releases has grown significantly in recent years, it has become increasingly impractical and, in some cases, unnecessary for collectors to try to acquire them all. While the passion for collecting is admirable, attempting to own every single commemorative coin issued in India can often prove counterproductive. Over the decades, India has issued hundreds of commemorative coins across different denominations, metals, and finishes. What began as occasional releases, such as the FAO or Development series, has now evolved into continuous annual issues — with more than twenty themes released in recent years. Each of these comes in multiple variants such as Proof and Uncirculated (UNC), available in folder,...