Hyderabad Mint Begins Bookings for Shri Ghanshyam Dass Jain Coin Sets

The India Government Mint, Hyderabad, has started the bookings for the ₹100 commemorative coin issued to to mark the Birth Centenary of Shri Ghanshyam Dass Jain. The bookings are open from October 28, 2026, and it is subject to limited availability.

Earlier, on October 17, 2026, the Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Smt. Pallavi Jain Govil, unveiled the ₹100 coin and a postage stamp to mark the event as part of the National Annual Cultural Conclave, at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi. The event was attended by Shri Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Founder and CEO of Paytm (One97 Communications); Smt. Mariamma Thomas, Member (Philately, Media and Communication), Postal Services Board; Kathak exponent Smt. Saswati Sen; and other distinguished guests.

This ₹100 coin is available in a Proof Set packaged in either a Folder or Blister pack. Additionally, the Mint may also issue the Proof Set in an MDF or wooden box. The ₹100 coin in the Folder or Blister pack is priced at ₹15,110.

Among recent issues, the India Government Mints have predominantly released commemorative coin sets only in Proof, with UNC sets not being made available. It remains to be seen whether this issue will also be offered as an UNC Set for collectors.

It should be noted that the above price is the initial issue price and is subject to revision. Given the significant fluctuations in silver prices, the Mint may review and revise the price from time to time, including 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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