Token Coins

Token coins are primarily used to commemorate an event or person, rather than for trade or currency purposes.

Token coins were first introduced in India during the 17th century.

Plastic is not a common material used to make token coins.

The study of token coins is known as exonumia.

Tipu Sultan is known for issuing the largest number of token coins.

The Plassey Medal was issued by the British East India Company to commemorate the Battle of Plassey.

The Delhi Durbar Medal was issued to commemorate the coronation of Queen Victoria as Empress of India.

The Swaraj Medal was issued by the Indian National Congress to commemorate the Indian Independence Movement.

The Silver Jubilee Medal was issued by the Government of India to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Indian Independence.

The Golden Jubilee Medal was issued by the Reserve Bank of India to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Indian Independence.

The Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Medal was issued by the Government of India to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Indian Independence.

The Gandhi Centenary Medal was issued by the Reserve Bank of India to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Mahatma Gandhi's birth.

The Congress Sesquicentennial Medal was issued by the Government of India to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Indian National Congress.

The Plassey Bicentennial Medal was issued by the Reserve Bank of India to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Plassey.

The Guru Nanak Quadricentennial Medal was issued by the Government of India to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the birth of Guru Nanak.