Standard Catalogue of Mint Souvenir Tokens by Shri Ravi Shankar Sharma

The Standard Catalogue of Indian Government Mint Souvenir Tokens (2010–2026) by Shri Ravi Shankar Sharma marks a major addition to Indian numismatics. Presented as the first-ever dedicated catalogue on Indian Government Mint souvenir tokens, the 168-page volume documents a fascinating and relatively less-explored segment of modern Indian numismatics.

Covering souvenir token issues from 2010 to 2026, the book provides comprehensive documentation supported by high-quality photographs and detailed information on the various issues produced by the Indian Government Mint. It includes tokens representing diverse themes, including Dhanteras, State-specific issues and other commemorative subjects, making the publication a useful reference for collectors seeking to identify and study these pieces systematically.

The book has been produced as a premium collector’s edition, measuring 190 × 255 mm with a thickness of 25 mm. It is printed on Natural Evolution paper and features velvet-finish lamination along with hardcase binding, giving the volume the appearance and durability expected of a long-term numismatic reference work.

The author, Shri Ravi Shankar Sharma, is a distinguished numismatist with more than two decades of experience in the field. He has previously authored pioneering works, including Coinage of the Republic of India (1999) and Standard Guide to Coin Sets of India (2010). His expertise extends across British Indian coinage, Republic India coinage and the coinages of the North-Eastern states. He is also the Founder of KNG Auctions and serves as Honorary Secretary of the Numismatic Society of Calcutta. In addition to his publications, he is known for delivering lectures and demonstrations on minting technology at museums and other institutions.

The publication fills an important gap in Indian numismatic literature. Souvenir tokens issued by the Indian Government Mint have attracted the interest of collectors over the years, but comprehensive documentation of these issues has remained limited. By bringing together the known issues within a single catalogue, the book provides collectors and dealers with a useful reference for identification and study, while researchers and enthusiasts can benefit from the historical context and photographic documentation of the mint issues.

With its systematic coverage, detailed photographs and focus on an emerging area of modern Indian numismatics, The Standard Catalogue of Indian Government Mint Souvenir Tokens (2010–2026): A Numismatic Study is likely to become an important reference for those interested in Indian Government Mint souvenir tokens. More than merely a catalogue, it represents an effort to document and preserve a specialised area of India’s numismatic heritage for future collectors and researchers.

The book is priced at an MRP of ₹2,000, with limited copies available. For details and bookings, Shri Ravi Shankar Sharma can be contacted at +91 90510 70786. For collectors of modern Indian mint issues, this new publication offers an opportunity to add a specialised and potentially important reference work to their numismatic library.