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New Commemorative Coin: Srimad Sudhindra Theertha Swamiji

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The Government of India will issue a ₹100 commemorative coin to mark the Birth Centenary of  H.H. Srimad Sudhindra Theertha Swamiji . The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on September 25, 2026, confirming this coin. Srimad Sudhindra Theertha Swamiji was the twentieth Mathadhipati of Shri Kashi Math Samsthan and a highly respected spiritual leader of the Gowda Saraswat Brahmin community. Born on March 31, 1926, at Ernakulam, he was initiated into Sanyasa in 1944 by his Guru, Shrimath Sukrathindra Theertha Swamiji. He became the Mathadhipati in 1949 and guided the Math for nearly seven decades, dedicating his life to spirituality, education, social welfare and the preservation of cultural traditions. He attained Mahasamadhi at Haridwar on January 17, 2016. The metal composition of the ₹100 coin will consist of Pure Silver (99.9%). The coin will weigh 40 grams and have a diameter of 44 mm, featuring 200 serrations along the edge. The coin's description is as follows...
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New Commemorative Coin: 1000 Years of Modhera Sun Temple

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The Government of India will issue a ₹100 commemorative coin to celebrate the  1000 Years of the Modhera Sun Temple, Gujarat . The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on September 18, 2026, confirming this coin. The Modhera Sun Temple in Gujarat is one of India’s finest surviving temples dedicated to Surya, the Sun God. Built in the early 11th century during the reign of Solanki King Bhima I, the temple is renowned for its intricate carvings, grand architecture and carefully planned eastward orientation. The complex consists of the magnificent Surya Kund, Sabha Mandapa and the main shrine, all decorated with detailed sculptures depicting Hindu deities, celestial figures, dancers, musicians and mythological scenes. The temple is an outstanding example of the Maru-Gurjara style of architecture and is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India as a monument of national importance. The metal composition of the ₹100 coin will consist of a Nickel Silver, comprising 6...
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SPMCIL Lists Commemorative Coins in Artwork Frames

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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 ...
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