2016 National Archives of India 125 Years Two-Coin Proof Set – ₹125 and ₹10

2016 National Archives of India 125 Years Two-Coin Proof Set – ₹125 and ₹10

An official Indian commemorative proof coin set issued in 2016 to mark 125 years of the National Archives of India, established in 1891. This special set celebrates the preservation of India's documentary heritage and historical records.

The two-coin set comprises a ₹125 commemorative coin and a ₹10 coin. Both feature the Ashoka Lion Capital on the obverse and the National Archives of India building on the reverse, accompanied by the anniversary logo and the commemorative dates 1891–2016.

The ₹125 coin is struck in a 50% silver quaternary alloy, while the ₹10 coin is bimetallic, with an aluminium-bronze outer ring and a cupro-nickel centre. Issued by the Government of India and produced at the Mumbai Mint, this proof set is an attractive addition for collectors of Indian commemorative coins, historical institutions and modern Indian numismatics.

Year: 2016

Commemorative occasion: 125 Years of National Archives of India

Period commemorated: 1891–2016

Denominations: ₹125 and ₹10

Set type: Two-coin proof set

Mint: Mumbai

₹125 coin composition: 50% silver, 40% copper, 5% nickel and 5% zinc

₹125 coin weight: 35 g

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

₹10 coin weight: 7.71 g

Catalogue references: ₹125 – KM#502; ₹10 – KM#437