Kolkata Mint Starts Bookings for Re-strike Coin Sets

The India Government Mint, Kolkata has commenced bookings for several commemorative coin sets issued earlier on different occasions, now being offered as re-strikes. The bookings opened today, March 16, 2026, and are subject to limited availability.

Theme

Denomination

Price

Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

₹100

₹8,102

Vikram Sarabhai Birth Centenary

₹100

₹8,102

Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji

₹550

₹8,102

Kavi Muddana 150th Birth Anniversary

₹150

₹8,102

University of Delhi

₹100

₹8,102

Shrimad Vijay Vallabh Suri

₹150

₹8,102

Sri Aurobindo 150th Birth Anniversary

₹150

₹8,102

125 Years of Ramakrishna Mission

₹125

₹8,102

100th Episode of Mann Ki Baat

₹100

₹8,102

Raja Ram Mohan Roy

₹250

₹8,102

New Parliament Complex

₹75

₹8,102

These coin sets are issued as re-strikes in Proof Sets and are available in folder or blister packaging.

It may be noted that the pricing for many of these commemorative themes appears to be on the higher side, as several of these first-strike sets are currently available in the secondary market at comparatively lower prices. Collectors who focus on varieties and minting differences may find these sets worth exploring, whereas they may be of limited relevance to those who collect strictly on a thematic basis.

These commemorative coin sets are available exclusively through the official website of the India Government Mint.

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