Numismatics Collections

The Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Ltd. (SPMCIL) has started offering an exquisite and exclusive collectible featuring a beautifully etched metal artwork of Ayodhya Ram Mandir with Ram Lala, accompanied by a silver souvenir token . The combining traditional craftsmanship with numismatic appeal, this special artwork frame is a distinctive collectible for both devotees and collectors. The exquisite Ram Lala artwork was manufactured by the India Government Mint, Mumbai and is said to have been produced in a very limited quantity of just 15 pieces. Most of these pieces were reportedly provided to the Ministry for presentation to dignitaries, making the collectible exceptionally scarce and difficult to obtain. The highlight of this collectible is the intricately etched metal artwork depicting Ram Lala. The artwork is handmade by an artist rather than being produced by a machine, with the detailed handicraft making each piece difficult to replicate. It is elegantly prese...

The Standard Catalogue of Indian Government Mint Souvenir Tokens (2010–2026) by Shri Ravi Shankar Sharma marks a major addition to Indian numismatics. Presented as the first-ever dedicated catalogue on Indian Government Mint souvenir tokens , the 168-page volume documents a fascinating and relatively less-explored segment of modern Indian numismatics. Covering souvenir token issues from 2010 to 2026, the book provides comprehensive documentation supported by high-quality photographs and detailed information on the various issues produced by the Indian Government Mint. It includes tokens representing diverse themes, including Dhanteras, State-specific issues and other commemorative subjects, making the publication a useful reference for collectors seeking to identify and study these pieces systematically. The book has been produced as a premium collector’s edition, measuring 190 × 255 mm with a thickness of 25 mm. It is printed on Natural Evolution paper and features velvet-finish lami...

The India Government Mint, Mumbai, has started bookings for silver  souvenir token  on Maryada Purushottam Prabhu Shree Ram ahead of the festival of Ram Navami. The bookings commenced on March 10, 2026, and will remain open subject to limited availability. Maryada Purushottam Prabhu Shri Ram is revered as the embodiment of righteousness, truth, and ideal conduct in Hindu tradition. His life, narrated in the sacred epic Ramayana, reflects the highest values of duty, devotion, and moral strength. Shri Ram is worshipped as the perfect son, husband, brother, and king, and his example continues to guide millions of devotees in leading a life based on dharma. The festival of Ram Navami, which falls on March 26, 2026, marks the divine birth of Lord Ram in Ayodhya. Devotees celebrate the occasion with prayers, recitations of the Ramayana, devotional songs, and temple ceremonies, remembering the timeless ideals represented by Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram. The festival serves as a...

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief, Shri Mohan Bhagwat, released the commemorative souvenir token  and postage stamps dedicated to Dada Gurudev Shri Jindutt Suri Ji today, on March 6, 2026. The release took place at the historic Sonar Fort in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, marking the commencement of the Chadar Mahotsav in the esteemed presence of Khartargach Acharya Shri Jinmaniprabh Surishwar Ji Maharaj. This three-day religious celebration is particularly remarkable as it is being held after a staggering 871 years, drawing thousands of devotees, Jain monks, and visitors from across India. The festival represents a unique confluence of faith, history, and spiritual unity in the enchanting desert city of Jaisalmer. The President of the Jaisalmer Jain Trust, Shri Mahendra Singh Bhansali, emphasized that the Chadar Mahotsav symbolizes profound reverence for Dada Gurudev. One of the major attractions of the festival is the display of Gurudev’s ancient garments—chadar, chola patta, a...

The India Government Mint, Hyderabad has issued a silver  commemorative souvenir to mark the 83rd birthday celebrations of Avadhoota Datta Peetham pontiff Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji , held with grandeur on May 25, 2025 at Mysore. On this occasion, sacred rituals such as Rudra Homa, Ayushya Homa, and Rudra Abhisheka were performed at the Sri Datta Venkateshwara Temple. The commemorative souvenir was unveiled by Smt. P. Vijayalakshmi, Manager of the Reserve Bank of India, Hyderabad Branch, marking a unique and memorable moment. From the images, it appears that the commemorative souvenirs were issued with a Folder or Blister packaging. However, it appears that this commemorative souvenir was made exclusively for a private trust, similar to the one issued for the Diamond Jubilee of the Hyderabad Philatelic & Hobbies Society in 2022. It is unlikely to be released for public circulation or listed on the official website of the India Government Mint.

The India Government Mint, Mumbai, has opened bookings for the Ayodhya Ram Mandir Souvenir in Folder/Blister pack starting from March 11, 2024. The souvenir token is minted with a colored image of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir on the obverse side and Shri Ram Lala on the reverse side. The souvenir token comes in Silver with 999 fineness, weighing 50 grams, priced at ₹5213.  Indeed, the Kolkata Mint issued the same designed souvenir token for the Ayodhya Ram Mandir last month, marking the 19th Foundation Day celebrations of the Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL). It seems that approximately 15,000 units of the souvenir token from the Kolkata Mint have been sold. The souvenir token is available at the Mumbai Mint Premises as well as on the India Government Mint's official website. Please note that prices are subject to change based on the bullion value, and the above pricing is as of March 11, 2024.

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, is set to release a coloured silver souvenir to commemorate the upcoming 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup . The 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup marks the 13th edition of this quadrennial One Day International (ODI) cricket tournament, organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC). This tournament is being hosted exclusively by India, starting on October 5 and concluding on November 19, 2023. The souvenir token is crafted with 50 grams of Silver (999) and features an attractive design priced at ₹5207.26. Bookings for the souvenir will commence on September 30, 2023, as advertised in most leading newspapers today by Kolkata Mint. Collectors would have greatly appreciated the issuance of a commemorative coin rather than the souvenir token. Update: The souvenir token has been unexpectedly withdrawn as of October 3, 2023, for reasons undisclosed. Refunds are anticipated for orders made through the India Government Mint's website.

The Kolkata Mint and Hyderabad Mint have opened bookings for souvenir tokens to mark the upcoming festivals of Raksha Bandhan, Onam, and Shri Krishna Janmashtami. The bookings began on August 18, 2023, and are subject to limited availability. The Kolkata Mint has released Raksha Bandhan souvenirs in two silver variants—priced at ₹4,119 for the 50-gram token and ₹1,765 for the 20-gram token. Two gold variants are also available, priced at ₹32,348 for the 5-gram token and ₹16,239 for the 2.5-gram token, each offered in distinct designs. For Janmashtami, the Kolkata Mint has introduced silver souvenirs priced at ₹4,119 for the 50-gram token and ₹1,765 for the 20-gram token, along with a 5-gram gold token priced at ₹32,348. The Onam souvenir from Kolkata Mint is issued only in a 50-gram silver variant, priced at ₹4,119. The Hyderabad Mint has released souvenirs for Raksha Bandhan and Onam exclusively in a 10-gram silver token, priced at ₹1,100. Earlier, the Mumbai Mint had also issued 20-...

The India Government Mint, Mumbai, has opened bookings for special gold and silver souvenir tokens to mark the upcoming festivals of Raksha Bandhan , Onam , and Shri Krishna Janmashtami . The bookings commenced on August 5, 2023, and will remain open subject to limited availability. For Onam and Shri Krishna Janmashtami, the Mint has introduced two options: a 5-gram gold token and a 20-gram silver token. The gold token is priced at ₹34,089.34, while the silver token is available for ₹1,959.86. The Raksha Bandhan souvenir is a specially designed coloured silver token, weighing 40 grams and priced at ₹4,291.55. Each souvenir comes in an elegantly designed folder/blister pack, making it an ideal gifting option for the festive season. The buyers are advised that prices are subject to revision based on prevailing bullion rates, and the prices mentioned above are as of August 6, 2023. These tokens can be purchased both from the Mumbai Mint premises and through the official India Government ...

The Additional Charge of Chairman and Managing Director of SPMCIL, Shri Sunil Kumar Sinha, released a commemorative souvenir token celebrating the 120th Anniversary of the India Government Mint, Hyderabad on July 13, 2023, at the Mint Museum in Saifabad. The ceremony was attended by several distinguished guests, including Shri Ajay Agarwal, Director (Finance), SPMCIL, Shri Srikara Pradhan, Chief General Manager, Security Printing Press, Hyderabad, Shri V. N. R. Nayudu, Chief General Manager, India Government Mint, Hyderabad, Dr. Deme Raja Reddy, and other officials who gathered to celebrate this historic milestone. The souvenir tokens, crafted in both silver and copper, pay tribute to the mint’s remarkable legacy and its significant contributions to the field of coinage and minting in India.  Each piece reflects the mint’s long-standing tradition of excellence, dating back to its origins under the Nizam and continuing through its modern role as a key unit of SPMCIL.  In his ...

The India Government Mint, Hyderabad will be issuing a souvenir token to celebrate its 120th Anniversary with the numismatic meet on July 13, 2023. The programme schedule of the function is as below. India Government Mint, Hyderabad—one of the four mints under the Security Printing & Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL)—has a rich legacy dating back more than two centuries. Established in 1803 as the Royal Mint under the Nizam of Hyderabad, it played a key role in producing coinage for the princely state. After India’s independence, the mint was taken over by the Government of India in 1950. In 2001, operations were shifted from the historic Saifabad premises to a modern facility at Cherlapally, where the mint became fully operational with upgraded machinery and enhanced production capacity. A landmark moment arrived on June 7, 2022, when SPMCIL reopened the iconic Saifabad Mint as a Mint Museum, coinciding with the celebrations of 75 years of India’s independence (Azadi ...

The India Government Mint, Kolkata opened the bookings of  souvenir tokens  in Gold and Silver on occasion of ' Rath Yatra 2023 ' festival  from June 20, 2023. This year, the Puri Rath Yatra will take place on June 20 and culminate on June 28, 2023.  The souvenir tokens features the image of Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra with the Puri temple at the background. The gold tokens are available in two variants: a 10-gram token priced at ₹65,663.02 and an 8-gram token priced at ₹52,581.29. The silver token is issued only in a 50-gram variant, priced at ₹4,235.22 as of June 20, 2023. Earlier, in 2010, the India Government Mint, Kolkata issued a 20-gram silver souvenir token to mark the Rath Yatra, and in 2018, ₹1,000 and ₹10 coins were released to mark Shree Jagannath Nabakalebara Festival. These souvenir tokes can be purchased either at the mint premises or through the  official website  of the India Government Mint, with updates available in the...