2013 – 60 Years of Coir Board Two-Coin Proof Set

A special Indian commemorative proof coin set celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of the Coir Board, marking 60 years of contribution to India's coir industry from 1953 to 2013. Issued by the Government of India and struck at the Mumbai Mint, this two-coin set commemorates an important milestone in India's traditional coconut-fibre industry.

The set comprises a ₹60 commemorative coin made from a 50% silver quaternary alloy and a ₹10 bimetallic coin. The coins feature the Ashoka Lion Capital emblem on the obverse. Their reverse designs incorporate the Coir Board logo, Diamond Jubilee inscription and the dates 1953–2013, surrounded by a decorative coir-rope motif.

An attractive collectible for enthusiasts of Indian proof coin sets, commemorative coins, industrial heritage and modern Indian numismatics.

Year: 2013 commemorative occasion; issued in 2014

Commemorative event: 60 Years of Coir Board – Diamond Jubilee

Denominations: ₹60 and ₹10

Mint: Mumbai (Bombay Mint)

Set type: Proof set

₹60 coin composition: 50% silver, 40% copper, 5% nickel and 5% zinc

₹60 coin weight: 35 g

₹10 coin composition: Bimetallic – aluminium bronze outer ring and cupro-nickel centre

₹10 coin weight: 7.71 g

Catalogue references: ₹60 – KM#486; ₹10 – KM#433