2016 Banaras Hindu University Centenary Proof Coin Set – ₹100 Silver Alloy and ₹10 Bimetallic Coins

2016 Banaras Hindu University Centenary Proof Coin Set – ₹100 Silver Alloy and ₹10 Bimetallic Coins

An official Indian commemorative proof coin set issued in 2016 to celebrate the centenary of Banaras Hindu University (BHU), founded in 1916 by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya. This historic set commemorates 100 years of academic excellence and the university's significant contribution to Indian education and culture.

The set comprises two coins: a ₹100 commemorative coin struck in a 50% silver quaternary alloy and a ₹10 bimetallic coin. Both coins feature the Ashoka Lion Capital on the obverse, while the reverse depicts the Banaras Hindu University emblem and university entrance, with the years 1916 and 2016 and the inscription “CENTENARY YEAR.”

Minted by the Mumbai Mint, this proof set is an attractive collectible for enthusiasts of Indian commemorative coins, university memorabilia, modern Indian numismatics and special-issue proof coin sets.

Year: 2016

Commemorative occasion: Centenary Celebration of Banaras Hindu University

Denominations: ₹100 and ₹10

Mint: Mumbai (Bombay Mint)

Set type: Proof set

₹100 coin composition: 50% silver, 40% copper, 5% nickel and 5% zinc

₹100 coin weight: 35 g

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

₹10 coin weight: 7.71 g

Catalogue references: ₹100 – KM#498; ₹10 – KM#497