Numismatics Collections

The India Government Mint, Hyderabad has listed the executive set featuring the two ₹100  commemorative coins issued on Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao. The bookings commenced on August 6, 2026, and the set is being offered in limited quantities. Earlier, on August 28, 2023, the Hon'ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, released the ₹100  commemorative coin  to mark the  Birth Centennial Year of Shri Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao , popularly known as NTR, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi.  The following day, on August 29, 2023, the India Government Mint, Hyderabad, opened bookings for the Proof and Uncirculated (UNC) coin sets in both folder and MDF packaging. The executive set closely resembles the one released by the Hon'ble President of India, with only a few minor changes. The India Government Mint, Hyderabad, has priced the set, which contains two ₹100 commemorative coins, at ₹32,090. These executive sets contain proof coins and are among the most exclusive p...

The third edition of the E-Upahaar Presidential Auction features the ₹100 commemorative coin issued to mark the Centenary of Kaivalyadhama . The auction commenced on August 5, 2026, and will remain open for bidding until September 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The E-Upahaar Presidential Auction is an initiative of the President's Secretariat that enables citizens to bid for and own distinguished gifts and mementos presented to the Hon'ble President of India by various individuals, institutions, and organizations. The proceeds from the auction are utilized for charitable and public welfare initiatives, making it a unique platform that combines heritage preservation with philanthropy. The inclusion of a modern Indian commemorative coin in this prestigious auction is expected to introduce many participants to the fascinating world of Republic India coinage. On November 1, 2023, the then Hon'ble Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, Shri Shaktikanta Das, released the ₹100 commemorativ...

The India Government Mint, Kolkata has opened bookings for a special box set issued to mark the 10th Anniversary of Make in India . The bookings commenced on August 4, 2026, and the set is being offered in limited quantities. The Make in India ₹100  coloured commemorative coin , India's first-ever coloured coin, was released by the Hon'ble Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, on September 20, 2025, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the flagship Make in India initiative. The India Government Mint, Kolkata, has introduced a limited-edition special presentation set housed in a premium jute box. The set contains ₹100 two coins and is priced at ₹22,964. However, the pricing of the set has once again drawn attention to the India Government Mint, Kolkata's pricing policy. Despite a noticeable decline in silver prices over recent weeks, the Mint has not revised the prices of its commemorative coin products. In contrast, product prices have consistently...

The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Ayush and Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, Shri Prataprao Jadhav, has urged the Government of India to issue a ₹150 commemorative coin and a commemorative postage stamp to mark the 150th Prakat Din of Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj . Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj is one of Maharashtra's most revered saints, believed to have first appeared at Shegaon in Buldhana district on February 23, 1878. Revered for his teachings of devotion, compassion, humility, and selfless service, his life and miracles are recorded in the sacred text Shri Gajanan Vijay. Today, Shegaon is a major pilgrimage centre, while the Shri Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan carries forward his legacy through education, healthcare, and social welfare initiatives. In separate letters addressed to Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Shri Jyot...

The India Government Mint, Kolkata has opened bookings for a few more commemorative coin sets that were originally issued on earlier occasions and are now being offered as reissues. Bookings commenced on July 23, 2026, and are subject to limited availability. The newly listed reissues include the ₹100 Proof Coin Set issued in honour of Sant Shiromani Jainacharya Vidyasagar Mahamuniraj , priced at ₹8,279 in Folder (Blister) packaging, and the ₹60 Proof Coin Set issued to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani , priced at ₹8,374 in Booklet packaging. It is worth noting that the MDF box packaging for both commemorative themes was never offered through the India Government Mint's official website . However, the Jainacharya Vidyasagar ji's coin was distributed in an MDF presentation box during its official release function through the proponent organisation. The BITS Pilani coin also appears to have been prepared in MDF box packaging, as the ...

The Government of India will issue a ₹200 commemorative coin to mark the 200th Birth Anniversary of Pujya Mata Sahib Hasi Devi . The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on July 9, 2026, confirming this coin. Param Pujniya Mata Sahib Hassi Devi was a revered spiritual leader of the Shadani Darbar in Sindh, remembered for her deep devotion, compassion, and selfless service. She assumed the spiritual leadership of the Darbar in 1852 and dedicated her life to prayer, charity, and the welfare of devotees. Under her guidance, the Shadani Darbar flourished as a centre of faith and service, and numerous traditions recount her acts of divine grace and blessings. Her enduring legacy continues to inspire followers of the Shadani tradition, who honour her as a symbol of piety, humility, and spiritual leadership. The metal composition of the ₹200 coin will consist of a Quaternary Alloy, comprising 50% Silver, 40% Copper, 5% Nickel, and 5% Zinc. The coin will weigh 35 grams and h...

The India Government Mint, Kolkata has commenced bookings for several commemorative coin sets issued earlier on different occasions, now being offered as re-strikes. The bookings opened today, June 15, 2026, and are subject to limited availability. These coin sets are being issued as restrikes in Proof Set with booklet packaging. However, all themes have been uniformly priced at ₹8,953, even though several issues, such as the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) commemorative coins, are struck in lower-specification quaternary alloys and measure only 39 mm in diameter with a weight of 22.5 grams. Theme Denomination Price Income Tax: 150 Years of Building India ₹150 ₹8,953 Louis Braille 200th Birth Anniversary ₹100 ₹8,953 Shaheed Bhagat Singh Birth Centenary ₹100 ₹8,953 200 Years of State Bank of India ₹100...

The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Shri Jitendra Singh, along with the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Yogi Adityanath, inaugurated the newly established Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) at Lucknow on June 8, 2026. The state-of-the-art facility is expected to strengthen weather forecasting, climate monitoring, and disaster preparedness across Uttar Pradesh and the surrounding region, further enhancing the capabilities of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in delivering timely and accurate meteorological services. During the inauguration ceremony, Shri Jitendra Singh respectfully presented the ₹150 commemorative coin issued to mark the 150 Years of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath. The presentation highlighted the enduring contribution of the IMD towards weather forecasting, scientific research, disaster management, and public safety since its establishment i...

The India Government Mint, Mumbai has started the bookings for the ₹75  commemorative coin issued to mark the 10 Years of Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) . The bookings are open from today, June 9, 2026, and are subject to limited availability. Earlier today, the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, released the commemorative coin and a postage stamp to mark the occasion in New Delhi. The ₹75 coin is currently available in a Proof Set presented in a booklet package, priced at ₹1,700.  This ₹75 coin marks the fifth nickel silver commemorative coin issued and the first-ever ₹75 denomination struck in this base-metal composition. It should be noted that, despite its name, nickel silver contains no actual silver and is classified as a base metal.  The decision by the India Government Mint to issue the coin in nickel silver may have been influenced by the recent volatility in silver prices over the past several months. Th...

The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, released a ₹75 commemorative coin and a postage stamp to mark 10 Years of PMSMA today, June 9, 2026, in New Delhi. The event marked a decade of the successful implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA), a flagship initiative of the Government of India aimed at providing quality antenatal care, ensuring safe pregnancies, and promoting healthy motherhood across the nation. Smt. Anupriya Patel, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare; Dr. Yvan J. F. Hutin, WHO Representative to India; Smt. Aradhana Patnaik, Additional Secretary and Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM); Col. Akhilesh Kumar Pandey, Chief Postmaster General, Department of Posts; and Chief Medical Officers from various States were also present at the event. Addressing the gathering, Shri J.P. Nadda described the completion of 10 years of PMSMA as a matter of pride for the nation and a reflection ...

The Government of India will issue a ₹75  commemorative coin to mark the 1 0 years of the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) . The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on June 8, 2026, confirming this coin. The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, will release a ₹75 commemorative coin and a postage stamp on June 9, 2026 to commemorate “10 Years of PMSMA – A Decade of Care.” The event marks a decade of the successful implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA), a flagship initiative of the Government of India aimed at providing quality antenatal care, ensuring safe pregnancies, and promoting healthy motherhood across the nation. The Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) is a flagship maternal healthcare initiative launched by the Government of India on June  9, 2016 to provide assured, comprehensive, and quality antenatal care to pregnant women. The programme offers fre...

The Government of India will issue a ₹50 commemorative coin to mark the Golden Jubilee of Dredging Corporation of India Limited . The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on May 26, 2026, confirming this coin. Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCI) is a Government of India–linked maritime company established in 1976 and headquartered in Visakhapatnam. It specialises in dredging operations that involve the removal of silt and sediments from ports, harbours, and shipping channels to maintain navigable depths. The company plays a crucial role in supporting India’s port infrastructure and maritime trade by ensuring safe and efficient movement of vessels. DCI operates a fleet of specialised dredgers and undertakes both maintenance and capital dredging projects across major Indian ports. It has contributed significantly to the development and expansion of key ports such as Visakhapatnam, Paradip, Chennai, and Cochin. The organisation continues to modernise its operatio...

The India Government Mint, Hyderabad, has opened the bookings for the ₹60  commemorative coin issued to mark the 60 Years of HLL Lifecare Limited . The bookings are open from May 19, 2026, and it is subject to limited availability. Earlier on May 18, 2026, the  Union Health Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Smt. Punya Salila Srivastava, released the ₹60 commemorative coin during the valedictory function held at the HLL Peroorkada Factory in Thiruvananthapuram, marking the organisation’s 60 years of dedicated service towards advancing public health in India. The ₹60 coin has currently been issued in a Proof Set with Booklet, priced at ₹16,140. It remains to be seen whether the Hyderabad Mint will also release UNC Sets in similar packaging, and whether the coin will additionally be made available in Cardboard (Kappa) Box packaging for both Proof and UNC Sets. It may be noted that the above is the initial issue price and is subject to revision. In view of the s...

The Union Health Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Smt. Punya Salila Srivastava, released the ₹60 commemorative coin marking the Diamond Jubilee of HLL Lifecare Limited on May 18, 2026. The coin was unveiled during the valedictory function held at the HLL Peroorkada Factory in Thiruvananthapuram, marking the organisation’s 60 years of dedicated service towards advancing public health in India. The event was attended by senior officials from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the leadership of HLL Lifecare Limited, Shri Ajit N, Director (Marketing), Shri Remesh P, Director (Finance), Shri Benny Joseph, Director (Technical and Operations), along with other senior officers and trade union representatives of HLL Lifecare Limited. Addressing the gathering, Smt. Punya Salila Srivastava, Union Health Secretary, highlighted the strong trust placed by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in HLL Lifecare Limited for its continued commitment towards ensuring afforda...

The India Government Mint, Kolkata, has commenced the bookings for the ₹75  commemorative coin  issued to mark the  75 Years of Somnath Temple Restoration . The bookings are open from May 11, 2026, and it is subject to limited availability. Earlier today, the Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, released the ₹75 commemorative coin and postal stamp marking the occasion while participating in the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav at Veraval in Gujarat. The Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendra Patel, Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Harsh Sanghavi, along with other ministers and distinguished dignitaries, were also present on the occasion. The ₹75 coin is currently available in a Proof Set, packaged in a Folder priced at ₹16,018. It remains to be seen whether the Kolkata Mint will also release UNC Sets in similar packaging. It is to be noted that the above pricing is the initial issue price and is subject to revision. However, owing to significant fluctuations in silv...

The Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, released the ₹75 commemorative coin and postal stamp marking 75 Years of Somnath Temple Restoration while participating in the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav at Veraval in Gujarat today, on May 11, 2026. The Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendra Patel, Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Harsh Sanghavi, along with other ministers and distinguished dignitaries, were also present on the occasion. Addressing the gathering, Shri Narendra Modi described the occasion as a symbol of India’s eternal consciousness and civilizational resilience rather than merely a ceremonial event. He said the celebrations reflected the spirit of Somnath through vedic chants, cultural performances, and devotion. Recalling his personal connection with Somnath Temple, Shri Modi said he had visited the shrine countless times as a devotee and described the occasion as a journey through history. Referring to the recent Somnath Swabhiman Parv and the completion of ...