SPMCIL Lists Commemorative Coins in Artwork Frames

The Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Ltd. (SPMCIL), has issued several commemorative coins presented in specially designed artwork frames, combining numismatic significance with attractive presentation and fine craftsmanship. The list is current as of September 19, 2026, and the availability of these artwork frames are subject to limited availability.

These distinctive framed sets offer collectors a different way of preserving and displaying commemorative coins, incorporating the coin with specially prepared artwork related to the theme being commemorated.

The combination of an officially issued commemorative coin, thematic artwork and an elegant presentation frame makes these sets particularly appealing to collectors. Unlike the regular Proof Sets or Uncirculated Sets issued by the India Government Mints, these artwork frame sets appear to have been produced in extremely limited quantities and were primarily intended as special presentation pieces rather than as widely available commercial products. Consequently, they are considerably rarer and, when they occasionally appear in the collectors' market, can command substantial prices.

The commemorative themes currently listed include the following:

Theme	Denomination	Artwork Frame Price
150 Years of Vande Mataram	₹150	₹18,600
150th Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel	₹150	₹32,886
2800th Nirvan Kalyanak of Parshvanath Bhagwan	₹800	₹31,604
350th Prakash Utsav of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji	₹350 x 2	₹47,716
150th Birth Anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore (Variant 1)	₹150 x 2	₹22,210
150th Birth Anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore (Variant 2)	₹150 x 2	₹20,286
Mother Teresa Birth Centenary	₹100 x 2	₹20,286

These sets were reportedly produced in extremely limited quantities, with only a handful of pieces prepared in some cases. A significant portion of the production was understood to have been supplied to the Ministry and other government authorities for presentation to dignitaries, distinguished guests, and officials. This presentation-oriented distribution may further explain their scarcity among private collectors today.

These do not appear to be made purely for collectors, as they seem to be intended for private museums, corporate offices, large hotels, and other workplaces, where they can be displayed in reception areas, offices, or cabins.

These artwork frames can be purchased through the official website of the India Government Mint. However, due to the highly delicate nature of these products, most artwork frames are not shipped by the Mint and need to be physically collected from the designated Mint sales counter. Collectors should therefore take this requirement into consideration while placing their orders.

Update:

Theme	Denomination	Artwork Frame Price
Mahatma Gandhi’s Return from South Africa	₹100	₹27,937
150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi	₹150	₹34,805
2900th Janm Kalyanak of Parshvanath Bhagwan	₹900	₹31,604
50 Years of Project Tiger	₹50	₹9,810

Further, the Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Ltd. (SPMCIL), has issued few more commemorative coins presented in specially designed artwork frames during September 21-22, 2026.