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The India Government Mint, Kolkata has opened bookings for ' National Bird Peacock ' colored  souvenir token  from March 12, 2025. The metal composition of the souvenir token is made of Nickel Silver (Copper 60%, Nickel 20% & Zinc 20%) weighing 32 grams with a 44 mm diameter  and 2.5 mm thickness. Earlier, the mint has released two colored tokens under the Endangered Animals of India theme featuring ' Great One-Horned Rhinoceros ' and ' The Asian Elephant '.  The  National Bird Peacock colored souvenir token is issued at the price of ₹1506 and is available with a limited quantities. These  souvenir tokens  are available at Mint Premises as well as on the India Government Mint's  official website .

The India Government Mint, Kolkata has opened bookings for ' The Asian Elephant ' colored souvenir token under the Endangered Animals of India theme from January 13, 2025. The metal composition of the token is made of Nickel Silver (Copper 60%, Nickel 20% & Zinc 20%) weighing 32 grams with a 44 mm diameter  and 2.5 mm thickness. Last year during the 19th Foundation Day celebrations of the Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL) in February 15, 2024, the mint has released the ' Great One-Horned Rhinoceros ' colored souvenir token under the Endangered Animals of India theme.  The  Elephant colored souvenir token is issued at the price of ₹1506 and is available with a limited quantities. These  souvenir tokens  are available at Mint Premises as well as on the India Government Mint's official website .

The Hon'ble Union Finance Minister, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, released the commemorative souvenir tokens during the 19th Foundation Day celebrations of the Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL) on February 15, 2024. The souvenir tokens include ' Endangered Animals of India - Great One-Horned Rhinoceros ,' featuring the endangered species found in India. Another token showcases ' Ayodhya Ram Mandir ' with a colored image of Shri Ram Lala on one side and an image of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir on the other side. Additionally, there is a bi-metallic souvenir token highlighting the ' Enlightenment of Buddha '. Shri Ajay Seth, Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs at the Ministry of Finance, and Shri Vijay Ranjan Singh, Chairman and Managing Director, along with the Board of Directors of SPMCIL, were active participants in the event. Various senior officers from the Ministry of Finance joined in virtually. The program was attend...

The India Government Mint, Kolkata has opened the advanced bookings of the second coloured Panchatantra souvenir sets with story-tale ' The Crow and The Snake .' The bookings are open from July 22, 2022 until stock last. The souvenir proof coin comes with a attractive package and priced at ₹1200. Earlier, the souvenir was displayed at an exclusive exhibition on Evolution of Indian Currency at Currency Note Press, Nashik conducted by  Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited ( SPMCIL) on 8th June 2022 . The souvenir is available at Kolkata Mint's premises as well as at the  India Govt. Mint official website . The  souvenir coin index  has been updated to provide information on past and recent releases under one roof.

The India Government Mint, Kolkata has opened the bookings of the first coloured souvenir coin issued on  Panchatantra - The Foolish Lion and The Clever  Rabbit .  The booking period is from February 27, 2022, to March 31, 2022, or until stocks last. The souvenir proof coin comes with an attractive package and an appealing price of ₹1093. Earlier this month, Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman launched the souvenir coin on the occasion of the 17th Foundation Day of SPMCIL (Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited). The said color souvenir is available at Kolkata Mint's  Counter Sale  at Mint Premises as well as on the official website of India Government Mint. The package and price suggest that India Government Mint has significant plans and may introduce more tales of the Panchatantra theme to attract collectors and promote the hobby.  The souvenir coin index has been updated to provide information on past and recent releases ...

The India Government Mint, Mumbai, has recently issued Silver Souvenir Token to mark the auspicious occasion of Shree Ganesh Chaturthi , one of India’s most beloved and widely celebrated festivals. This release reflects the Mint's continued efforts to offer collectors and devotees finely designed numismatic pieces that capture the cultural heritage and festive spirit of the nation. The obverse side of the token features the official logo of the Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL), accompanied by a purity certification and the Mumbai Mint mark. The year “2019” is struck prominently below. The inscriptions “श्री गणेश चतुर्थी” in Devanagari and “Shree Ganesh Chaturthi” in English add a ceremonial touch, celebrating the traditional essence of the festival. The reverse side presents a beautifully detailed depiction of devotees offering prayers to Lord Ganesh during the Ganesh Chaturthi festivities. The intricate artistry portrays the devotion, joy, and cu...

A first look at the Austrian Mint Coin Club Token reveals that while the 2017 tokens are currently being distributed, collectors have been eagerly anticipating the release of the 2018 edition. Symbolizing luck in Austria, the pig has been featured on the Austrian Mint's Annual lucky token since 2016. Each year, the cheerful hog appears in a new fortunate scenario on this New Year talisman. The 2017 edition depicts the pig discovering a lucky mushroom, recalling the historical use of pigs to locate another type of fungus—the truffle. The association between pigs and good luck is believed to have originated from the medieval practice of awarding pigs as consolation prizes to those who finished last in tournaments. The Austrian Mint is offering a free good luck token in a blister package along with a complimentary subscription to the magazine "Die Muenze." Simply register and apply for coin club membership . A post shared by Coin Collections (@coincollections) ...

For some collectors, tokens form a core aspect of their numismatic pursuits. Various factors contribute to this preference, ranging from historical interest to the sheer novelty of these pieces. The featured token, for instance, is a trader’s token made of pressed aluminum from the US, dating back to circa 1940. This token would have been redeemable for a discount of 5 cents, perhaps on a purchase of root beer or a similar item. Massman’s place 5c token Collecting tokens often comes naturally alongside coin collecting. Opportunities to acquire tokens arise in various ways—sometimes included as a gift by sellers, obtained through swaps with fellow collectors, or encountered at tourist attractions with penny press machines. In the UK, for example, many aquariums feature penny press machines, which are also found across Europe and the US, including at popular sites like Madame Tussauds in London. For regular tourists, it is inexpensive and enjoyable to build a folder of these pressed penn...