My daughter (half-Japanese) is getting ready to have a son. Her husband is from India. How would I best go about getting a proof or uncirculaated set from India and Japan for this year, or would it be better to wait and look for secondary sources (e-bay)?
Any set from India is going to be pricey no mater where you find them. Here is a link to India Site: http://www.spmcil.com/Interface/Products_mumbai_circulating.aspx?menue=2 Japan should be a little easier, but I don't know if you will find anything current: https://www.mint.go.jp/eng/qa-eng/eng_qa_overseasqa_contract.html Perhaps @gxseries might have some help with the Japan Coins. The only sets I have from Japan are a 1971 Mint and a 1991 Proof. The Proofs are very nice. I have never been able to find a set from India at a reasonable price. You might consider getting a commemorative coin dated 2019 from the 2 countries.
Hm this is an interesting one. Japan has been releasing inter country relationship coins which appeals to mixed marriage. India isn't on the list yet. https://www.mint.go.jp/eng/coin-eng/foreign_coins.html The only couple of things that I can think of right away that relate to Japan and India is curry and train. Sadly curry would not be a commemorative theme but train is a good topic. Japan is currently financing India to build its first bullet train with Japanese technology. Both countries have coins with trains so maybe that's an idea?
OK ... I'm probably gonna get hammered for this but ... It's only $30 ... Raise your hand if you've NEVER over-spent on a gift for someone ... Maybe this works ... It's only $30. 2018 Japan Annual Mint BU 7-Piece Set ... $29.95 Item #340615 ... 1-800-642-9160 https://www.govmint.com/2018-japan-annual-mint-bu-7-piece-set
