On the historic occasion of 50 Glorious Years of Sikkim’s Statehood, a ₹50 commemorative coin will be released by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at a special event to be held at Paljor Stadium, Gangtok, on May 28, 2025.
The ceremony will be graced by the presence of Sikkim Chief Minister Shri Prem Singh Tamang, along with other ministers and distinguished dignitaries of the state.
CM Prem Singh Tamang had announced on May 14, 2025, that the Prime Minister would visit Sikkim to celebrate the golden jubilee of Sikkim’s statehood. Sikkim officially became a part of the Indian Union on May 16, 1975, and celebrated its 50th year of statehood on May 16, 2025.
Coin Features:
According to famous numismatist Shri Sudhir Lunawat, the ₹50 commemorative coin:
Will be made of 40 grams of pure silver.
One side will feature a special design marking the 50-year journey of Sikkim, with inscriptions in Hindi on the upper rim and English on the lower rim reading: “50 Glorious Years of Sikkim.”
The other side will depict the Lion Capital of Ashoka, with the ₹ symbol and 50 written below it, flanked by the word “भारत” in Hindi on the left and “India” in English on the right.
The commemorative coin has been minted by the Government of India Mint in Kolkata and was officially announced by the Ministry of Finance via a Gazette Notification on May 13, 2025.
This is a non-circulating commemorative coin and will not be issued for general use in the market. As per Sudhir Lunawat, the coin will be available for sale to collectors a few days after its release through the Kolkata Mint.
Golden Jubilee Conclave:
The “Golden Jubilee Conclave” scheduled on May 28, 2025, will feature cultural performances, dialogues, and exhibitions, reflecting Sikkim’s historic journey, current achievements, and vision for sustainable development.
During the program, PM Modi is expected to highlight Sikkim’s transformation into a progressive, eco-conscious, and culturally rich state.
