Numismatics Collections

The Hon’ble Minister of Cultural Affairs and Information Technology of Maharashtra, Shri Ashish Shelar, released the ₹100 commemorative coin to mark the centenary celebration of the legendary singer Mohammed Rafi at Sri Shanmukhananda Chandrasekarendra Saraswati Auditorium, Mumbai, on March 24, 2025. Mohammed Rafi, one of India’s most celebrated playback singers, mesmerized generations with his soulful voice and unmatched versatility. From classical melodies to patriotic anthems, romantic ballads to qawwalis, his songs remain timeless, evoking deep emotions even today. His contribution to Indian music is unparalleled, and this commemorative coin is a fitting tribute to his extraordinary legacy. Shri Ashish Shelar stated, "I had the honour of releasing the coin today at the 'Tum Mujhe Yun Bhula Na Paoge' event organized by the Shri Shanmukhanand Fine Art and Sangeet Sabha Sanstha in Mumbai. My heartfelt gratitude to Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving me the...

The Karnataka Numismatic Society (KNS), also known as Kannadanadu Nanya Sangha, held its 46th to 49th Annual General Body Meetings on March 23, 2025, at Prestige Falcon Towers, Bengaluru. New office bearers were elected for the 2025–2027 term following the conclusion of all AGMs. The society was honored to have Dr. Rezwan Razack, a legendary figure in the field of Indian currency note collection, graciously provide his auditorium for the Annual General Body Meeting. Previously, in April 2022, the KNS conducted its first Monthly Meet after the appointment of the then-new office bearers at the Rezwan Razack's Museum of Indian Paper Money . The newly elected office bearers for the Karnataka Numismatic Society for the term 2025–2027 are Shri Rajendra Maru as President and Shri Subramanyam Sheety P as Vice President. The Committee Members for this term include Shri Santosh, Shri Ananda V, and Shri Vinod J Puttanikar. Shri Suresh N. R and Shri G. K. Shenoy will continue in their respecti...

The Hon’ble Minister of Finance, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, is expected to release the ₹150 commemorative coin to celebrate the 150 Years of Bombay Stock Exchange on April 7, 2025 at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), established in 1875, is Asia’s oldest stock exchange and one of the largest in the world. Headquartered in Mumbai, India, it serves as a key financial hub for trading equities, derivatives, currencies, and commodities. The BSE Sensex, its benchmark index, tracks the performance of 30 major companies across various sectors. Recognized globally, BSE provides a transparent and efficient platform for investors and plays a crucial role in India’s economic growth. It would have been more fitting to celebrate this historic milestone at the iconic BSE Hall instead of the Jio World Convention Centre. For decades, the BSE Hall has been more than just a building, standing as a witness to India’s economic rise, market reforms, and historic financial...

The India Government Mint, Kolkata, has commenced bookings for the ₹100  commemorative coin  issued to mark the first Samadhi Divas of  Sant Shiromani Digambar Jainacharya Vidyasagar Mahamuniraj . The bookings are open from March 18, 2025, and it is subject to limited availability. The ₹100 coin is currently issued only in the Proof Set, packaged in a Folder or Blister option. Additionally, the UNC Set with a Folder or Blister option and the Proof Set with an MDF or Wooden Box may be issued later.  Earlier, the Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah, released the ₹100 commemorative coin during his visit to Chandragiri, Dongargarh, Chhattisgarh, on February 6, 2025. The ₹100 coin, included in the Proof Set and available in Folder/Blister packaging, is priced at ₹3,698. The UNC Set in Folder/Blister packaging and the MDF/Wooden Box edition may be available soon, as mentioned above. These coin sets can be purchased either at the Mint Premises or through the  official ...

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will soon issue ₹100 and ₹200 banknotes bearing the signature of its newly appointed Governor, Shri Sanjay Malhotra, as announced in an RBI press release on March 11, 2025. According to the press release, "The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹100 and ₹200 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series bearing the signature of Shri Sanjay Malhotra, Governor. The design of these notes remains identical in all respects to the existing ₹100 and ₹200 banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series. All previously issued ₹100 and ₹200 banknotes will continue to be legal tender." Earlier, on February 12, 2025, the RBI announced the issuance of ₹50 banknotes featuring the new Governor’s signature. With the addition of ₹100 and ₹200 banknotes, the numismatic community now eagerly awaits the release of ₹10, ₹20, and ₹500 banknotes with the updated signature. The Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series ₹100 banknote measures 66 mm × 142 mm and featur...

The India Government Mint, Kolkata has opened bookings for ' National Bird Peacock ' colored  souvenir token  from March 12, 2025. The metal composition of the souvenir token is made of Nickel Silver (Copper 60%, Nickel 20% & Zinc 20%) weighing 32 grams with a 44 mm diameter  and 2.5 mm thickness. Earlier, the mint has released two colored tokens under the Endangered Animals of India theme featuring ' Great One-Horned Rhinoceros ' and ' The Asian Elephant '.  The  National Bird Peacock colored souvenir token is issued at the price of ₹1506 and is available with a limited quantities. These  souvenir tokens  are available at Mint Premises as well as on the India Government Mint's  official website .