150 Years of Glorious Railways Kolkata Mint Proof Set

A ₹100 and ₹2 coins were issued to mark the 150 Years of Glorious Railways stuck at India Government Mint, Kolkata.

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Unboxing of Proof Coin Set

The Proof Set in Blister/Folder pack from Kolkata Mint was issued at a price of ₹850 in 2004 and was later re-struck in 2010, priced at ₹2,520.

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