The India Government Mint at Kolkata issued a commemorative Coin set in 2004 to mark the 150 Years of Telecommunications. The coin was released by then Telecom Minister of India Shri Dayanaidhi Maran on the 17th May of 2005. Details of the coin set is as follows
Date of Booking
01-Oct-2005 through 31-Dec-2005
Proof Coin Sets
2 coin set – 100 Rupees & 2 Rupees was issued at a price of Rs 850
2 coin set# – 100 Rupees & 2 Rupees was Re-striked in 2008 [Due to heavy speculation in the Numismatic Market] at a price of Rs 520
UNC Coin Sets
2 coin set – 100 Rupees & 2 Rupee was issued at a price of Rs 480
2 coin set# – 100 Rupees & 2 Rupees was Re-striked and issued at a price of Rs 2110
Photos of 150 Years of Telecommunications Commemorative Set as issued by IG Mint Kolkata
Design Specifications of Coins in the 150 Years of Telecommunications Commemorative Set
| 100 Rupees | Silver 50 Copper 40 Nickel 5 and Zinc 5 | 35 gms | 44 mm | Circular | Milled / 200 |
| 2 Rupees | Copper Nickel | 6 | 26 | Hendecagonal 11 sided | Plain |
Current Market Price of this Set –