Commemorative Coins ₹100 and ₹150, Year 2025
In 2025, two new commemorative coins, ₹100 and ₹150, were issued by the Government of India. The coins have the purpose of commemorating great people, institutions, or historical feats that have played a significant role in the development and history of India. Coinage is intended only for collections and not for circulation.
What makes these coins special?
- Non-Circulating Legal Tender: These coins have no ka alsoa ke or kisi bhi, capacity for public transactions. Hence they can only be purchased via the government mint.
- Proof Quality Finish: The strict definition gives way for fine and lustrous designs on the coins, making it attractive.
- Special Theme on the Reverse: The reverse designs of each coin have some artwork directly tied in with their theme for issuance.
- Limited Supply: Fewer coins available for buyers will increase the demand for these coins.
Technical Characteristics
- Diameter: As per the standard set for both coins.
- Weight:
- ₹100 Coin – Approximately 35 grams
- ₹150 Coin – Approximately 40 grams
- Metal: High-quality silver or near-pure silver (exact details will be disclosed upon release).
- Edge: Engraved or patterned.
- Finish: Proof-quality, with a highly glossy background.
Theme and Presentation
₹100 Coin
This is a coin that stands for national events, personalities, or organizations.
It has the national emblem in the front and a design related to the theme at the back.
₹150 Coin
This coin is generally issued to celebrate a 150th anniversary or some significant historic occasion.
The design is more artistic and symbolic.
Both coins are presented partly packed in a capsule and a cushion box, with a certificate. Sometimes they share a wooden or acrylic box too for presentation.
