Numismatics Collections

The Defence Secretary of India, Shri Giridhar Aramane, released the ₹250 commemorative coin to celebrate the ' 250 Years of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd ', today, on May 14, 2024 at Mumbai. Shri Sanjeev Singhal, CMD of MDL, Vice Admiral Sanjay J Singh, Flag Officer Commanding–in-Chief of the Western Naval Command, and Shri Rajiv Jalota, Chairman of Mumbai Port Trust, were also present at the event. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), formerly known as Mazagon Dock Limited, is a prominent shipyard located in Mazagaon, Mumbai. Specializing in the construction of warships and submarines for the Indian Navy, MDL also fabricates offshore platforms and provides support vessels for offshore oil drilling.  Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane highlighted the global capacity crunch in the defence industry, stressing a sustained demand for defence utilities. He emphasized the imperative for Indian shipbuilders to enhance capacity to meet security needs, citing heightened deman

In recent years, the Government of India has flooded the market with a vast array of commemorative coins , leaving collectors bewildered about what to prioritise. In 2022, there were 8 commemorative coins issued, but the following year, 2023, set a new record with a staggering 20 releases, surpassing the previous double-digit high seen only in 2015. This trend seems set to continue, with expectations of another 15 to 20 releases this year. Already, within the first four months of the year, 9 commemorative coins have been released, indicating a brisk pace of issuance although many releases are pending bookings, including coins like the Srimad Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Goswami Prabhupada , which was issued in a limited quantity of only 300 numbers. Lower denominations are conspicuously absent due to limited usage after the introduction of digital payments, with only single higher denominations in Silver with metal composition of Quaternary Alloy or Pure Silver being released. This has

The Former President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, released the ₹125  commemorative coin  to mark the ' 125th Birth Anniversary of Shri Ram Chandra 'Babuji Maharaj ', today, on April 30, 2024, along with Shri Kamlesh Patel 'Daaji', at Kanha Shanti Vanam, Hyderabad. The Former President has also been assigned as the Chairman of the International Heartfulness Celebrations Committee. Shri Ram Chandra of Shahjahanpur (1899-1983), affectionately known as Babuji, was a yogi from Uttar Pradesh, India. He devoted most of his life to developing and spreading a unique method of Raja Yoga meditation called Sahaj Marg. In 1945, he established the Shri Ram Chandra Mission with a vision to share this spiritual practice. The organisation was named in honor of his spiritual teacher, who shared the name Ram Chandra. Besides his spiritual teachings, Babuji's life was characterized by humility, dedication, and a profound commitment to guiding individuals on their inner journ

The ₹90  commemorative coin  issued to celebrate the  90 Years of Reserve Bank of India  (RBI) is now available at the Sales Counter at India Government Mint's Corporate Office in New Delhi. The ₹90 coin, featured in the Proof Set and offered in Folder/Blister packaging, is priced at ₹4950 as of April 18, 2024. However, online bookings for the commemorative coin have not yet begun, and there may be a difference in online pricing. It's important to note that the  metal composition  of this ₹90 coin is Pure Silver (99.9%), weighing 40 grams with a diameter of 44 mm. It also features 200 serrations along the edge. The ₹90 is minted by India Government Mint, Kolkata. Earlier, on April 1, 2024, the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, unveiled the ₹90 coin at the headquarters of the RBI in Mumbai, commemorating the institution's 90 years of celebration. India Government Mint , also known as the Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Ltd. (SPMCIL), has its sal

On the eve of the 125th Birth Anniversary of Shri Ram Chandra Ji 'Babuji' on April 30, 2024, the Government of India will release a ₹125 commemorative coin . The Former President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, has been assigned as Chairman of the 125th Birth Anniversary of Babuji Maharaj Celebrations Committee. The event will be held at Kanha Shanti Vanam, Hyderabad, and is set to become the epicenter of a monumental celebration. Preparations are in full swing for a mega meditation event poised to welcome an astounding 125,000 attendees and pay tribute to this significant milestone. During this event, a Lladró statue of Babuji Maharaj will be unveiled, representing his spiritual grace and enduring legacy through intricately detailed porcelain craftsmanship. Babuji's figurine, exquisitely crafted, will join distinguished depictions of figures such as Lord Jesus Christ, Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. Martin Luther King, and Frida Kahlo. In addition to the ₹125 coin and Lladró statue,

The India Government Mint, Hyderabad, has commenced bookings for the ₹100 commemorative coin on 2550th Bhagwan Mahaveer Nirvan Mahotsav starting from April 22nd, 2024, and it is subject to limited availability. The ₹100 coin is presently available in Proof, housed in MDF/Wooden Box packaging priced at ₹4,540. It is worth noting that Proof coins have been exclusively issued in MDF/Wooden Box packaging for the past couple of themes. However, bookings for the Proof Set and UNC Set with Folder/Blister packaging were never opened. The metal composition of the ₹100 coin consists of a Quaternary Alloy, comprising 50% Silver, 40% Copper, 5% Nickel, and 5% Zinc. The coin weighs 35 grams and has a diameter of 44 mm, featuring 200 serrations along the edge. Earlier, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, in the presence of Minister of State for Law & Justice, Parliamentary Affairs, and Culture, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, and the Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, Smt. Meenak