Kolkata Mint Begins Bookings for Ol Chiki Script Coin Sets

The India Government Mint, Kolkata, has commenced the bookings for the ₹100 commemorative coin issued to mark the Centenary Year of Ol Chiki Script by Pandit Raghunath Murmu. The bookings are open from February 25, 2026, and it is subject to limited availability.

Earlier, on February 16, 2026, the Hon'ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, unveiled the commemorative coin and a postal stamp to mark the occasion at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. The event was attended by the Union Minister of Culture & Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Shri Jual Oram, Chief Minister of Odisha Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, and members of the Fagun Foundation. It also brought together members of the Santhali community, scholars, activists, writers, and well-wishers who participated in the historic celebration, making the occasion grand and memorable.

The ₹100 coin is currently available in the Proof Set, packaged in a booklet and is priced at ₹8,287. It remains to be seen whether the Kolkata Mint will also release the UNC Sets.

The above pricing is the initial issue price and is subject to revision. However, due to significant fluctuations in silver prices, the mint may review and revise the prices on a day-to-day basis. These coin sets can be purchased either at the mint premises or through the official website of the India Government Mint, with updates available in the current and upcoming bookings section.

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