Numismatics Collections

The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Ayush and Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, Shri Prataprao Jadhav, has urged the Government of India to issue a ₹150 commemorative coin and a commemorative postage stamp to mark the 150th Prakat Din of Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj . Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj is one of Maharashtra's most revered saints, believed to have first appeared at Shegaon in Buldhana district on February 23, 1878. Revered for his teachings of devotion, compassion, humility, and selfless service, his life and miracles are recorded in the sacred text Shri Gajanan Vijay. Today, Shegaon is a major pilgrimage centre, while the Shri Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan carries forward his legacy through education, healthcare, and social welfare initiatives. In separate letters addressed to Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Shri Jyot...

The India Government Mint, Kolkata has opened bookings for a few more commemorative coin sets that were originally issued on earlier occasions and are now being offered as reissues. Bookings commenced on July 23, 2026, and are subject to limited availability. The newly listed reissues include the ₹100 Proof Coin Set issued in honour of Sant Shiromani Jainacharya Vidyasagar Mahamuniraj , priced at ₹8,279 in Folder (Blister) packaging, and the ₹60 Proof Coin Set issued to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani , priced at ₹8,374 in Booklet packaging. It is worth noting that the MDF box packaging for both commemorative themes was never offered through the India Government Mint's official website . However, the Jainacharya Vidyasagar ji's coin was distributed in an MDF presentation box during its official release function through the proponent organisation. The BITS Pilani coin also appears to have been prepared in MDF box packaging, as the ...

The continued production of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav   definitive coin series in 2026 raises an important question about its relevance when India is already celebrating its 80th year of Independence. The definitive series comprising ₹1, ₹2, ₹5, ₹10, and ₹20 denominations was released by Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on June 6, 2022, as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav  (AKAM) celebrations marking the 75th year of India's Independence. Although the series was officially released in 2022, the coins were minted bearing the years 2021 and 2022, reflecting the commencement of the nationwide celebrations. While the ₹2, ₹5, ₹10, and ₹20 coins entered circulation soon after their release, the ₹1 coin entered circulation only with the year 2023. Despite the passage of time, the same definitive series has continued to be minted and issued with the years 2024, 2025, and even 2026. Unlike commemorative coins , definitive coins are intended for long-term circulation and...

India has taken another significant step towards the possible introduction of polymer banknotes with Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Private Limited (BRBNMPL) issuing a Global Expression of Interest (EOI) on July, 17 2026 for the manufacture and supply of opacified polymer substrate sheets with advanced security features. The initiative is aimed at identifying experienced domestic and international manufacturers capable of producing high-security polymer substrates suitable for printing Indian banknotes. While this does not confirm the immediate introduction of polymer currency, it demonstrates that the groundwork for its adoption is now progressing in a structured manner. Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Private Limited (BRBNMPL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of India and is under the ownership of the Ministry of Finance, Government of India. Established in 1995 to augment the country's banknote printing capacity, BRBNMPL is responsible for the production ...

The Government of India will issue a ₹200 commemorative coin to mark the 200th Birth Anniversary of Pujya Mata Sahib Hasi Devi . The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on July 9, 2026, confirming this coin. Param Pujniya Mata Sahib Hassi Devi was a revered spiritual leader of the Shadani Darbar in Sindh, remembered for her deep devotion, compassion, and selfless service. She assumed the spiritual leadership of the Darbar in 1852 and dedicated her life to prayer, charity, and the welfare of devotees. Under her guidance, the Shadani Darbar flourished as a centre of faith and service, and numerous traditions recount her acts of divine grace and blessings. Her enduring legacy continues to inspire followers of the Shadani tradition, who honour her as a symbol of piety, humility, and spiritual leadership. The metal composition of the ₹200 coin will consist of a Quaternary Alloy, comprising 50% Silver, 40% Copper, 5% Nickel, and 5% Zinc. The coin will weigh 35 grams and h...

Among Indian coin collectors, the 2019 definitive coin series is widely referred to as the "Raindrop Series" or "Raindrop Coins."  The nickname has become so common that it frequently appears in coin trading groups, online marketplaces, catalogues, and social media discussions. However, despite its popularity, the term is technically incorrect and finds no support in any official Government document. The coins were never intended to depict raindrops; rather, they were designed to showcase India's agricultural strength through the depiction of grains. The 2019 definitive series marked one of the most significant redesigns of India's circulating coinage in recent years, comprising the ₹1, ₹2, ₹5, ₹10, and ₹20 denominations. Besides introducing the country's first circulating dodecagonal bi-metallic ₹20 coin, the series was designed to be more accessible to visually impaired individuals through distinct sizes, weights, and edge patterns, making each denom...