Numismatics Collections

The India Government Mint, Hyderabad, has started the bookings for the ₹60  commemorative coin  issued  to mark the  Diamond Jubilee of Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited .  The bookings are open from today, February 4, 2026, and it is subject to limited availability. Earlier on January 27, 2026, the Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, released the ₹60 coin marking the sixty years of refining operations of  Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) at the India Energy Week (IEW) 2026 event held in Goa. The ₹60 coin is currently issued in a Proof Set with a Booklet and Cardboard (Kappa) Box packaging. The Proof Sets with Folder and MDF packaging, as well as UNC Sets with folder, may be introduced later. The ₹60 coin in the Proof Set with the Booklet package is priced at ₹9,410, while the Proof Set with the Cardboard (Kappa) Box is priced at ₹9,500. The above pricing is the initial issue price and is subject to re...

The Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, released the ₹60 commemorative coin marking the Diamond Jubilee of Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) today, on January 27, 2026 at the India Energy Week (IEW) 2026 event held in Goa. India Energy Week is the country’s flagship global energy platform, bringing together government leaders, industry executives, and innovators to accelerate progress toward a secure, sustainable, and affordable energy future. As a neutral international forum, IEW plays a pivotal role in driving investment, policy alignment, and technological collaboration that shape the global energy landscape. Speaking from India’s perspective, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri underlined that energy availability is the lifeline of a growing economy and a cornerstone of national resilience. He noted that India has successfully navigated recent global turbulence without shortages by diversifying energy sources, expanding supplier geographies, and ...

The Government of India will issue a ₹60  commemorative coin  to mark the  Diamond Jubilee (60 Years) of Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited . The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on January 16, 2026, confirming this coin. Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) is one of India’s major public sector oil refining companies and a key subsidiary of Indian Oil Corporation Limited. Established in 1965 as Madras Refineries Limited, the company operates large refining facilities in Tamil Nadu, primarily at Manali near Chennai. CPCL produces a wide range of petroleum products including petrol, diesel, LPG, kerosene, and aviation fuel, catering to the energy needs of southern India. Over the years, the company has focused on modernization, improved fuel quality, and environmentally sustainable operations. Through its refining excellence and infrastructure development, CPCL continues to play an important role in strengthening India’s energy sector. The ...