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The India Government Mint, Kolkata, has re-opened bookings for the commemorative coin issued to mark the ' 125th Birth Anniversary of Srimat Swami Pranavanda Ji Maharaj '. The re-bookings are open from September 15, 2025, with a limited stock available. The revised price for the Proof Set is ₹18,598. The Proof Set include coins of ₹100, ₹50, and ₹10 denominations. The initial bookings of Srimat Swami Pranavanandaji Maharaj set were opened on February 4, 2023, with a limited quantity of 500 sets priced at ₹6084. It seems that due to a shortage of planchets of 39 mm diameter with 22.5 grams quaternary alloy for the ₹50 denomination and the issuance of several other themes, the mint couldn't reissue the set for booking earlier. However, due to high demand among collectors, the mint has been forced to re-open bookings for this theme, although the pricing is approximately three times higher compared to the initial booking price. It would be wise to take this opportunity to add...

The India Government Mint, Kolkata has opened bookings for commemorative coins issued on the 125th Birth Anniversary of Srimat Swami Pranavanandji Maharaj . The bookings are open from February 4, 2023, and it is subject to limited stock of 500 sets. Earlier, the Chief Minister of Assam, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, released this commemorative coins through a virtual ceremony on July, 23 2022 at the ITA Machkhowa Complex in Guwahati. The Proof Set, packaged in folder or blister format, is priced at ₹6,084 and includes three non-circulating coins of ₹100, ₹50, and ₹10 denominations. The UNC Set in a Folder or Blister pack, as well as the Proof Set in an MDF box, may be issued at a later date. Previously, the Bharat Sevashram Sangha, Shillong had issued the single coins of ₹10, ₹50, and ₹100, as well as combined VIP and VVIP sets containing all three denominations, catering to both devotees and collectors. These coin sets can be purchased either at the mint premises or through the  offic...

The Bharat Sevashram Sangha, Shillong has issued commemorative coins honoring Srimat Swami Pranavanandji Maharaj , available in single coin sets of ₹10, ₹50, and ₹100, as well as combined VIP and VVIP sets containing all three denominations. The coins were officially released on July 23, 2022 by the Chief Minister of Assam, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, through a virtual ceremony held at the ITA Machkhowa Complex in Guwahati. The issuance celebrates the life and teachings of Swami Pranavanandji Maharaj, recognizing his spiritual contributions and service to society. Prices for the coins are as provided by the Bharat Sevashram Sangha, Shillong. Interested collectors and devotees can contact the ashram directly at 8794001969 or 9402317880 for further details and bookings. It is noteworthy that the India Government Mint, Kolkata has not yet opened the booking for the Proof and UNC coin sets on their official website, and updates regarding official releases are awaited by collectors. 

The Government of India will commemorate the  125th Birth Anniversary of Srimat Swami Pranavanandaji Maharaj  with denominations of ₹100, ₹50, and ₹10. The Ministry of Finance issued the gazette notification on January 22, 2021. The  metal composition  of the  ₹100 coin will be composed of a Quaternary Alloy, comprising 50% Silver, 40% Copper, 5% Nickel, and 5% Zinc. It will have a weight of 35 grams and a diameter of 44 mm, featuring 200 serrations along the edge.  The ₹50 coin will also composed of a Quaternary Alloy, with 50% Silver, 40% Copper, 5% Nickel, and 5% Zinc. It will weigh 22.5 grams, have a diameter of 39 mm, and feature 180 serrations along the edge. The ₹10 coin will be Bi-Metallic, with Nickel Brass at the outer ring and Nickel Silver at the center piece, weighing 7.74 grams and having a diameter of 27 mm, featuring 100 serrations along the edge. Obverse:  The face of the coin shall bear the Lion Capitol of Ashoka Pillar in the ce...