Numismatics Collections

The India Government Mint, Kolkata has started accepting bookings for the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav coin series , featuring denominations of ₹1, ₹2, ₹5, ₹10, and ₹20. The booking period began on December 18, 2024, and is subject to limited availability. The Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav coins are available in Folder/Blister packages priced at ₹730. It is important to note that these sets contain UNC (Uncirculated) coins. Earlier, they were issued by the Mumbai Mint in Acrylic and Folder/Blister packages in September 2023. These are distinct from the circulation strikes issued by the Hyderabad Mint. These coins can be obtained either at the Mint Premises or through the  official website  of the India Government Mint. You can find further details and updates in the " Current and Upcoming Bookings " section for your reference and convenience.

The Governor of Karnataka, Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot, along with Jainacharya Shri Jin Piyush Sagar Surishwarji, will release commemorative coins and postage stamps to celebrate the 2900th Janm Kalyanak and 2800th Nirvan Kalyanak of the 23rd Tirthankara, Shri Parshvanath Bhagwan, at Bhopalgarh, District Jodhpur, Rajasthan, on December 25, 2024. The event is being organized by the Shri Parshwanath Jinalaya Mahabalipuram Tirth Nyas and Shri Ostara Parshwanath Jain Shwetamber Murtipujak Trust. Shri Parshvanath Bhagwan, the 23rd Tirthankara in Jainism, holds a revered place in the faith's history. The 2900th Janm Kalyanak (birth anniversary) and 2800th Nirvan Kalyanak (liberation anniversary) commemorate his spiritual journey and teachings of non-violence, truth, and asceticism. Born in Varanasi to King Ashvasena and Queen Vamadevi, Shri Parshvanath renounced worldly pleasures at the age of 30, attaining Kevala Jnana (omniscience) through intense penance. His legacy of guiding countle...

The central government appointed Shri Sanjay Malhotra as the new Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a three-year term. Shri Malhotra, currently serving as the Secretary in the Department of Revenue, will succeed Shri Shaktikanta Das in the position, effective December 11, 2024. A notification from the Department of Personnel and Training, issued on December 9, 2024, confirmed his appointment, highlighting his distinguished career as an IAS officer from the 1990 batch (Rajasthan cadre). Shri Malhotra holds an electrical engineering degree from IIT Kanpur and a master's in public policy from Princeton University. Over his career, he has held pivotal roles, including Chairman and Managing Director of REC Limited (a Maharatna company) and Secretary in the Department of Financial Services. Since December 2022, he has served as Revenue Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, succeeding Tarun Bajaj. From a numismatic perspective, the first banknotes featuring Shri Sanjay Malho...

The then Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram released the commemorative coin with the denominations of ₹100 and ₹5 marking 150 years of Kuka Movement on October 5, 2012, few knew that the coin was designed by Ludhiana's Mr. Jeevandeep Singh. The then Minister for Tourism and Culture, Smt. Ambika Soni, announced that an event related to the Kuka Movement would be included in the suggested list of anniversaries to be observed during the 2007-08 commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the First War of Independence and related events. The Indian Council of Historical Research vetted the list and identified the date of the Kuka Movement event as April 20, 1872. The suggested list was circulated to all State and Union Territory Governments, encouraging them to organize functions in collaboration with all sections of society. A numismatist and resident of Chandigarh, Mr. Jeevandeep created the design in 2009 and handed it over to Sant Surinder Singh Namdhari, the vice-chairman of t...

The India Government Mint, Kolkata, has commenced bookings for the ₹75 commemorative coin issued to mark the 75th Anniversary of Constitution . Bookings are open from today, December 3, 2024, and are available in limited quantities. Earlier, the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, along with Vice President Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar and Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, released the commemorative coin on  November 26, 2024,  at the Central Hall, Samvidhan Sadan, New Delhi. The ₹75 coin is available in both Proof and UNC sets, packaged in Folder/Blister options. Proof sets with MDF/Wooden Box packaging are awaited, although it's uncertain if they will be issued. The Proof Set in Folder/Blister packaging is priced at ₹3,778, while the UNC Set is priced at ₹3,558. It's worth noting that the Kolkata Mint continues to offer these coin sets at reasonable prices, ensuring accessibility for numismatists and enthusiasts alike, even amidst fluctuations in the metal market. These coin ...

The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, along with Vice President Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar and Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, unveiled the ₹75 commemorative coin and a postage stamp to mark the 75th Anniversary of Constitution  at the Central Hall of Samvidhān Sadan in New Delhi. The event was attended by Speaker Shri Om Birla, Union Ministers, Members of Parliament, and other dignitaries. The tagline for the year-long celebrations is “Humara Samvidhan, Humara Swabhiman”. In addition to the release of the commemorative coin and postage stamp, the event also featured the unveiling of two books titled “Making of the Constitution of India: A Glimpse” and “Making of the Constitution of India & Its Glorious Journey”. Furthermore, the Constitution of India was released in Sanskrit and Maithili, adding to the significance of the occasion. Addressing the nation, President Smt. Droupadi Murmu emphasized that the strength of our constitutional ideals comes from the active partici...