Numismatics Collections

The Hon’ble Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, today released the ₹50 commemorative coin  and postal stamp to mark the Golden Jubilee of the New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) on October 15, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.  The port, often referred to as the Maritime Gateway of Karnataka, has played a pivotal role in India’s maritime trade and coastal development over the past five decades. The event was graced by the presence of Hon’ble Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya; Shri R. Lakshmanan, Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways; and several senior officials from the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and the New Mangalore Port Authority. Addressing the curtain raiser event, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, said it is a proud and momentous occasion for all Indians as the New Mangalore Port — which began operations in 1975 — complete...

The India Government Mint, Mumbai, has commenced bookings for the ₹100 commemorative coin issued to mark 100 Years of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The primary mint for this commemorative coin is the India Government Mint, Kolkata. Due to the high demand for the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh coin from collectors, enthusiasts, RSS swayamsevaks, and supporters, this initiative might have been undertaken to cater to broader interest and ensure wider availability. Earlier, on October 7, 2025, the India Government Mint, Kolkata, commenced bookings for the ₹100 Proof Set at an initial price of ₹8,410, which was later revised to ₹10,212 and further increased to ₹10,788 due to the sharp rise in silver prices. The ₹100 coin is currently available in the Proof Set, packaged in a Kappa Box. It remains to be seen whether the Mumbai Mint will also issue the UNC Set or the Proof Set in an MDF box. The ₹100 Proof Set packaged in a Kappa Box was initially priced at ₹10,191 and later revised t...

The India Government Mint, Mumbai, has opened bookings for the ₹100  commemorative coin  issued to mark the  Birth Centenary of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika . The bookings began today, October 11, 2025, and are available in limited quantities. Earlier, on September 13, 2025, the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, released the commemorative coin, at the Veterinary College Playground in Khanapara, Guwahati. The event was graced by the Chief Minister of Assam, Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma; the Governor of Assam, Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya and other dignitaries. The ₹100 coin is currently available in the Proof Set, packaged either with a Folder/Blister or in an MDF/Wooden Box.  The  ₹100 coin in  Folder/Blister Proof Set is priced at ₹8,818, while the MDF Box Proof Set is priced at ₹9,391. Additionally, the UNC Set in a Folder or Blister pack may be issued at a later date. The pricing reflects the coin’s high specifications—it is struck in 99.9% pure silver...

The India Government Mint, Kolkata, has commenced the bookings for the ₹100  commemorative coin  issued to mark the 100 Years of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The bookings are open from October 7, 2025, and it is subject to limited availability. Earlier, on October 1, 2025, the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, unveiled the commemorative coin along with a special postal stamp to mark the event at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi. The ₹100 coin is currently available in the Proof Set, packaged with a booklet pack. It remains to be seen whether the Mint will also issue the UNC Set with a booklet pack or the Proof Set with an MDF box.  The ₹100 coin is priced at ₹8,410 for the Proof Set, which comes packaged with a booklet pack. This commemorative coin is expected to be highly sought after as it marks a historic milestone in Indian coinage. For the first time, Bharat Mata appears on an Indian coin, shown in Varad Mudra with a lion, being salute...

The India Government Mint has set new rules by implementing a one order per person policy on its official e-commerce portal. This move has been widely welcomed by collectors, as most of the recent bookings were reportedly being blocked by dealers who created a black market by purchasing large quantities and reselling them at inflated prices.  By introducing this restriction, the Mint aims to ensure that every genuine collector gets an equal opportunity to own the newly issued commemorative coins . It is now mandatory to furnish a PAN (Permanent Account Number) to buy coins on the India Government Mint’s online portal. On the earlier SPMCIL website, providing a PAN was compulsory, but after the platform was migrated to a new version a few years ago, this feature was not retained. The reintroduction of the PAN requirement is a positive step toward ensuring transparency and fairness in the ordering process. It will help the Mint verify the authenticity of buyers and prevent the misuse...

The Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, unveiled the ₹100 commemorative coin along with a special postal stamp to mark the Centenary Celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on October 1, 2025, at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi. The occasion was graced by RSS Sarkaryavah Shri Dattatreya Hosabale, Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Chief Minister of Delhi Smt. Rekha Gupta. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, addressed the centenary celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Extending greetings to citizens on the occasion of Navratri, Shri Modi noted that the day marked Maha Navami and the worship of Goddess Siddhidhatri. He added that tomorrow is Vijayadashami, the festival that eternally proclaims the values of Indian culture—victory of justice over injustice, truth over falsehood, and light over darkness. On such an auspicious occasion, he recalled, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh was founded a...