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The introduction of colour coins marked an important technological and aesthetic milestone in the history of modern India coinage. The ₹100 commemorative coins issued for the 10th Anniversary of Make in India and for 100 Years of Electrification in Indian Railways represented a significant transition in the visual language of Indian numismatics. According to the release sequence, the Make in India coin holds the distinction of being the first coloured coin of Republic India, followed by the Railway Electrification coin as the second such issue. These coins therefore stand at the beginning of a new chapter in the evolution of commemorative coin production. Although one can refer to articles such as “ Understanding the Minting Process of Colored Coins ” to gain insight into the general manufacturing process, the Make in India and Railway Electrification coins were issued in a commonly used silver-based quaternary alloy, typically comprising 50% silver, 40% copper, 5% nickel, and 5% ...

The India Government Mint, Kolkata, has commenced the bookings for the commemorative coins issued on 10th Anniversary of Make in India and Official Language Department . The bookings are open from March 16, 2026, and it is subject to limited availability. The first-ever coloured coin with ₹100 denomination was unveiled by the Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal in New Delhi to mark a decade of the Make in India initiative on September 20, 2025.  The ₹50 coin was released to mark the Golden Jubilee of Official Language Department by the Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on June 26, 2025. The Chief Minister of Delhi, Smt. Rekha Gupta; Shri Bandi Sanjay Kumar, Minister of State for Home Affairs; Smt. Sudha Murty, Member of Rajya Sabha; and Smt. Anshuli Arya, Secretary of the Department of Official Language, were among the distinguished attendees who graced the significant occasion. Both the ₹100 and ₹50 coins are currently i...

The India Government Mint, Kolkata, has started the bookings for the ₹100  commemorative coin  issued to mark the 100 years of Railway Electrification . The bookings are open from January 12, 2026, and it is subject to limited availability. Earlier on January 9, 2026, the Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, unveiled a ₹100 coin and a postage stamp, while he conferred the 70th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar on selected railway personnel at the India International Convention & Expo Centre (Yashobhoomi), Dwarka, New Delhi. The ₹100 coin is currently available in the Proof Set, packaged with a folder or blister pack. Additionally, the UNC Set with a folder or blister pack, as well as the Proof Set with an MDF box, may be issued at a later date. The ₹100 coin is currently available in the Proof Set, packaged with a folder or blister pack, and is priced at ₹8,072.  This ...

The Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, unveiled a ₹100 coloured commemorative coin and a postage stamp to mark 100 years of Electrification in Indian Railways while he conferred the 70th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar on selected railway personnel today, on January 9, 2026, at the India International Convention & Expo Centre (Yashobhoomi), Dwarka, New Delhi. The ceremony was attended by the Minister of State for Railways & Jal Shakti, Shri V. Somanna; the Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries, Shri Ravneet Singh; and the Chairman & CEO of the Railway Board, Shri Satish Kumar, along with Members of the Railway Board and General Managers of various Railway Zones and Production Units. Addressing the gathering, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw said that Indian Railways had launched an ambitious reform roadmap for 2026 titled “52 Weeks, 52 Reforms”, under which one majo...

The Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, will unveil a ₹100 coloured commemorative coin and a postage stamp to mark 100 years of Electrification in Indian Railways , while he confer the 70th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar on selected railway personnel on January 9, 2026, at the India International Convention & Expo Centre (Yashobhoomi), Dwarka, New Delhi. The ceremony will also be attended by the Minister of State for Railways & Jal Shakti, Shri V. Somanna; the Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries, Shri Ravneet Singh; the Chairman & CEO of the Railway Board, Shri Satish Kumar; along with Members of the Railway Board and General Managers of various Railway Zones and Production Units. The 100 Years of Railway Electrification in India marks a century of progress since the first electrified railway section was introduced in 1925 between Mumbai’s Victoria Termi...

The Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, unveiled a ₹100 commemorative coin on September 20, 2025, in New Delhi, to mark the completion of a decade of the Make in India initiative. Over the past decade, Make in India has transformed the country into a global hub for manufacturing, design, and innovation. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the program has boosted domestic manufacturing, enhanced skills, attracted foreign investment, and fostered innovation. Between 2014 and 2024, India received USD 667 billion in FDI, nearly two-thirds of all inflows since liberalization. Merchandise exports reached USD 437.42 billion in FY 2024-25, while India’s ease of doing business ranking improved from 142 in 2014 to 63 in 2020. India now has 1.80 lakh DPIIT-recognized startups, the third-largest ecosystem globally, generating over 17.6 lakh jobs and producing 118 unicorns. The PLI scheme, with an outlay of ₹1.97 lakh crore, has attracted investments...

The Government of India will issue a ₹100 colored commemorative coin to mark the 10th Anniversary of Make in India . The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on July 11, 2025, confirming this coin. Make in India is an initiative launched by the Government of India to promote and support companies in developing, manufacturing, and assembling products within the country while encouraging dedicated investments in the manufacturing sector. The policy aims to foster a favorable investment climate, enhance modern infrastructure, and open new sectors to foreign capital, driving economic growth and self-reliance. The  metal composition  of the ₹100 coin will consist of a Quaternary Alloy, comprising 50% Silver, 40% Copper, 5% Nickel, and 5% Zinc. The coin will weigh 35 grams and have a diameter of 44 mm, featuring 200 serrations along the edge. The coin's description is as follows. Obverse: The face of the coin shall bear the Lion Capitol of Ashoka Pillar in the ce...

The Government of India will issue a ₹100 first-ever colored  commemorative coin  to mark the 100 Years of Electrification in Indian Railways . The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on March 4, 2025, confirming this coin. The 100 Years of Railway Electrification in India marks a century of progress since the first electrified railway section was introduced in 1925 between Mumbai’s Victoria Terminus (now Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus) and Kurla. Over the years, railway electrification has significantly enhanced efficiency, sustainability, and connectivity across the nation. This milestone celebrates India's transition towards an eco-friendly, high-speed, and modern rail network, reducing dependence on fossil fuels and promoting green energy initiatives. The  metal composition  of the ₹100 coin will consist of a Quaternary Alloy, comprising 50% Silver, 40% Copper, 5% Nickel, and 5% Zinc. The coin will weigh 35 grams and have a diameter of 44...

The India Government Mint, Kolkata has issued the second silver coloured souvenir coin on the ongoing T20 Cricket World Cup 2022 . The metal composition of the souvenir coin will be Fine Silver (.999). The weight of the coin will be 40 grams and comes with 44 mm in diameter. The description of the coin is as below.  Obverse:   The face of the souvenir coin shall bear the logo of  SPMCIL (Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited) with the legend "भारत सरकार टकसाल" in Hindi and "India Government Mint" in English with the year mentioned as 2022. Reverse:  Coloured Image of Cricket Batsmen with legend "टी20 विश्व कप 2022" in Hindi and "T20 World Cup 2022" in English. The Souvenir coin is priced at ₹3453 and it comes boxed package. The said souvenirs are available at Mint's Counter Sale at Mint Premises as well as at the India Govt. Mint official website. The  souvenir coin index  has been updated to help you know the past and re...

The India Government Mint, Kolkata has issued the first silver coloured souvenir token on Mata Sherawali on occasion of Navaratri festival. The metal composition of the souvenir token will be Fine Silver (.999). The weight of the token will be 40 grams and comes with 44 mm in diameter. The description of the coin is as below.  Obverse:   The face of the souvenir token shall bear the logo of  SPMCIL (Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited) with the legend "भारत सरकार टकसाल" in Hindi and "India Government Mint" in English with the year mentioned as 2022. Reverse: Coloured Image of Mata Sherawali with legend "माता शेरोंवाली" in Hindi and "Mata Sherawali" in English. The souvenir token is priced at ₹3453 and it comes boxed package. The said souvenirs are available at Mint's Counter Sale at Mint Premises as well as at the India Govt. Mint official website. The souvenir token index has been updated to help you know the past a...

The Mumbai Mint has opened advanced bookings of the third and forth coloured Panchatantra souvenirs with the story-tales " The Monkey and The Crocodile " and " True Friends " from August 23, 2022 until stock last. This time, they have released both in blister package and the attractive box package. The blister package costs ₹1150 whereas the box package costs ₹1340 excluding online transactional charges. The Monkey and The Crocodile:  The obverse of the souvenir has the coloured logo of SPMCIL (Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited) legend "भारत सरकार टकसाल" in Hindi and "India Government Mint" in English with Mumbai Mintmark as ♦. The reverse of the coin has the coloured image of the tale with legend "बंदर और मगरमच्छ" in Hindi and "The Monkey and The Crocodile" in English. True Friends The obverse of the souvenir has the coloured logo of SPMCIL (Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited) ...

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, inaugurated the second coloured souvenir token in the Panchatantra Series by showcasing the famous tale “ The Crow and The Snake ” at an exclusive exhibition on the “Evolution of Indian Currency.”  The exhibition was organised by the Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL) and held at the Currency Note Press, Nashik, from June 8 to 10, 2022. The souvenir token is made of Nickel Silver, weighing 32 grams and measuring 44 mm in diameter. The obverse features the coloured SPMCIL logo along with the year, while the reverse depicts a scene from the Panchatantra tale “The Crow and The Snake,” surrounded by the corresponding legend. The Panchatantra Series represents an interesting blend of India's ancient literary heritage and modern minting tradition. By transforming well-known animal fables into colourful souvenir tokens, the series brings timeless stories and their moral lessons to a new generation while creating distinc...

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 Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, presiding over the event via virtual mode, launched the inaugural colour souvenir coin on " Panchatantra ." marking the 17th Foundation Day program of Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL). The ceremony was attended by the Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance (MoF), Senior Economic Advisor of DEA, MoF, and other senior officials from the Ministry. Also present were the Director (HR) and Director (Finance) of SPMCIL. Ms. Tripti Patra Ghosh, CMD, SPMCIL, in her welcome address, highlighted the Company’s achievements and its various innovative initiatives. On the occasion, the Chief General Managers of the nine respective units felicitated meritorious employees for their outstanding contributions and performance. In her address, the Finance Minister emphasized the importance of upskilling, acquiring new competencies, and continuous upgradation to meet the dema...

As per recent rumors circulating among numismatists and insiders during the recent Mumbai and Hyderabad coin fairs and exhibitions , the India Government Mint is rumored to introduce the first coloured coin in India soon. There might be commemorative coins in non-circulating Proof and Uncirculated sets, as there have been no recent circulating commemorative coins in smaller denominations. Only definitive series coins in denominations of ₹1, ₹2, ₹5, ₹10, and ₹20 are currently issued. This move towards innovative coins could significantly elevate the art of coin manufacturing. Innovative coins can make a lasting impact on the numismatics industry by employing cutting-edge striking techniques to captivate collectors with distinctive and exclusive designs. Success in this endeavor hinges on the meticulous maintenance of special ink development, polished design, textured surface, production room environment, cure time, and temperature. In the recent release of commemorative coins in India...