The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, inaugurated the 2550th Bhagwan Mahaveer Nirvan Mahotsav and released the ₹100 commemorative coin and postal stamp on the auspicious occasion of Mahaveer Jayanti today, on 21st April at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The Minister of State for Law & Justice, Parliamentary Affairs and Culture, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, and the Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi, were also present to grace the occasion. Bhagwan Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankar, illuminated the path of peaceful co-existence and universal brotherhood through ..read more

The Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, released the ₹90 commemorative coin today, April 1, 2024, on the occasion of marking the 90 years of celebration of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI@90) at their headquarters in Mumbai. The Minister of Finance, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, Shri Shaktikanta Das, the Governor of Maharashtra, Shri Ramesh Bais, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Eknath Shinde, the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis, and other dignitaries were also present to grace the occa ..read more

The India Government Mint, Kolkata, has commenced dispatching of the ₹150 commemorative coin issued to celebrate the 150th Birth Anniversary of Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Goswami Prabhupad, with bookings opening on March 9, 2024. Regrettably, both English and Hindi descriptions inside the folder package contain grammatical errors and inaccuracies. This oversight reflects a concerning lack of attention to detail and quality assurance on the part of the mint. This isn't the first occurrence; there have been numerous instances in the past where errors have occurred in packaging. Some is ..read more

The Government of India will issue a commemorative coin of ₹90 on occasion to mark the 90 Years of Celebration of Reserve Bank of India. The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on March 19, 2024, confirming this coin. A momentous milestone approaches for the Reserve Bank of India as it marks its 90th year of existence and operation on April 1. Throughout its journey, the Reserve Bank has solidified its reputation as a credible institution, synonymous with stability, trust, and economic progress. In recent times, it has emerged as a trailblazer in driving innovation and ..read more

The Government of India will issue a commemorative coin of ₹250 to mark the '250 Years of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited'. The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on March 12, 2024, confirming this coin. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), formerly known as Mazagon Dock Limited, is a prominent shipyard located in Mazagaon, Mumbai. Specializing in the construction of warships and submarines for the Indian Navy, MDL also fabricates offshore platforms and provides support vessels for offshore oil drilling. In addition to its defense-oriented projects, MDL is involved in the ..read more

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 ..read more

The India Government Mint, Kolkata, has started accepting bookings for the ₹150 commemorative coin issued to mark the 150th Birth Anniversary of Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Goswami Prabhupad. The booking period commenced on March 9, 2024, and is subject to limited availability. Earlier, on February 8, 2024, the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi released a commemorative coin and a postal stamp to mark the event as part of World Vaishnav Convention 2024 program organized by Gaudiya Mission at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The ₹150 coin, featured in the Proof Set and offered i ..read more

The India Government Mint, Mumbai, has started accepting bookings for the ₹75 commemorative coin issued to mark the Platinum Jubilee of Armed Forces Medical College, Pune. The booking period commenced on February 24, 2024, and is subject to limited availability. The Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) coin is issued in Proof and UNC sets with Folder/Blister packaging and a Proof Set with MDF Boxes. Earlier, on December 01, 2023, the President of India and the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, released the ₹75 commemorative coin, special cover, and postage stamp, whil ..read more

The Government of India will issue a commemorative coin of ₹100 to mark the 2550th Nirvan Mahotsav of Bhagwan Mahaveer. The Ministry of Finance issued the gazette notification on February 23, 2024, confirming the coin. The 2550th Nirvan Mahotsav of Bhagwan Shri Mahaveer occurred on November 13, 2023, coinciding with Kartik Amavasya. The inauguration event was originally planned for November 26, 2023, at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Delhi. However, it was postponed and is now rescheduled, possibly taking place on April 21, 2024, or earlier. The nationwide celebration of t ..read more

The India Government Mint, Hyderabad, has commenced bookings for the ₹100 commemorative coin issued to commemorate the Centenary Year of Karnataka Bank starting from February 19th, 2024, and it is subject to limited availability. The ₹100 coin is currently available in Proof with MDF/Wooden Box packaging, while bookings for the Proof Set and UNC Set with Folder/Blister packaging have not yet opened. The ₹100 coin in the Proof Set with MDF/Wooden Box packaging is priced at ₹4,750. During the 100th Foundation Day Celebrations of Karnataka Bank at TMA Pai Convention Centre, Mangaluru, on Februa ..read more