Numismatics Collections

The India Government Mint, Kolkata, has started the bookings for the ₹200 commemorative coin issued to to mark the  200th Birth Anniversary of Pujya Mata Sahib Hasi Devi . The bookings are open from October 24, 2026, and it is subject to limited availability. Earlier, on October 22, 2026, the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, released the ₹200 coin and postage stamp at Lok Bhavan in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The ceremony was attended by the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Shri Vishnu Deo Sai; the Governor of Chhattisgarh, Shri Ramen Deka; Rajasthan Legislative Assembly Speaker, Shri Vasudev Devnani; Member of Parliament from Indore, Shri Shankar Lalwani; Member of Parliament from Raipur, Shri Brijmohan Agrawal and several other dignitaries, in the august presence of Pujya Saint Shri Dr. Yudhishthirlal Sahib Ji, the ninth Peethadhish of Shadani Darbar. The ₹200 coin has currently been issued in a Proof Set with Folder packaging, priced at ₹7,926. Among recent issues, the...

The Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, released the ₹200 commemorative coin  marking the 200th Birth Anniversary of Pujya Mata Sahib Hasi Devi today, on October 22, 2026, at Lok Bhavan in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The ceremony was attended by the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Shri Vishnu Deo Sai; the Governor of Chhattisgarh, Shri Ramen Deka; Rajasthan Legislative Assembly Speaker, Shri Vasudev Devnani; Member of Parliament from Indore, Shri Shankar Lalwani; Member of Parliament from Raipur, Shri Brijmohan Agrawal and several other dignitaries. The event was held in the august presence of Pujya Saint Shri Dr. Yudhishthirlal Sahib Ji, the ninth Peethadhish of Shadani Darbar. Saint Shri Rajesh Mordia of Sant Kanwardham, Shri Vinki Rughwani from Nagpur, Dr. Ram Jawaharani from Mumbai, and senior social worker Shri Suresh Khatri from Delhi were also present as representatives of the Sindhi community. Mr. Sudhir Lunawat, Bikaner, from the numismatic fraternity, who played a...

The Hon'ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, will release the ₹200 commemorative coin  to mark the 200th Birth Anniversary of Pujya Mata Sahib Hasi Devi on October 22, 2026, at Lok Bhavan in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Pujya Mata Sahib Hasi Devi Ji was a revered spiritual guide and social worker who made significant contributions to spirituality, education, women’s empowerment, and social reform. She is deeply revered by the Sindhi community and devotees of Shadani Darbar for her lifelong dedication to the upliftment of society. Her teachings, compassionate service, and humanitarian ideals inspired generations, and her legacy continues to be remembered and honoured across the country. The commemorative ceremony will be held in the august presence of Pujya Saint Shri Dr. Yudhishthirlal Sahib Ji, the ninth Peethadhish of Shadani Darbar, adding spiritual significance to this historic occasion. The event holds special significance for the spiritual and cultural heritage of the Sindh...

The Government of India will be issuing a ₹100 commemorative coin and postal stamp to mark the Birth Centenary of Mata Bhagwati Devi Sharma . Mata Bhagwati Devi Sharma, affectionately known as Vandaniya Mataji, was a spiritual guide and social reformer who played a significant role in the development of the All World Gayatri Pariwar. She dedicated her life to spirituality, selfless service, women’s empowerment and social transformation. Alongside Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya, she contributed to spreading the ideals of Gayatri, Yagya and righteous living. She was particularly instrumental in encouraging women to participate actively in spiritual and social activities through the Mahila Jagran Abhiyan. Her life was marked by simplicity, compassion, sacrifice and devotion, leaving a lasting influence on the Gayatri Pariwar and its followers. The year 2026 also marks the centenary of the Akhand Deep and the spiritual austerities of Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya. These milestones prov...

The Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Smt. Pallavi Jain Govil, unveiled the ₹100 commemorative coin and a postage stamp to mark the Birth Centenary of Shri Ghanshyam Dass Jain as part of the National Annual Cultural Conclave today, on October 17, 2026, at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi. The event was attended by Shri Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Founder and CEO of Paytm (One97 Communications); Smt. Mariamma Thomas, Member (Philately, Media and Communication), Postal Services Board; Kathak exponent Smt. Saswati Sen; and other distinguished guests. The programme was held under the divine guidance and in the auspicious presence of Sadhvi Shri Sanyam Nidhishree, Sadhvi Shri Agamanidhishree, and Sadhvi Shri Kalpanidhree Ji, disciples of Sadhvi Shri Maniprabhashree Ji of the Jain Khartargachchh tradition. Organised by the Ghanshyam Dass Bhagya Devi Jain Trust in collaboration with the Shri Jin Kushal Suri Jain Khartargachh Dadabari Trust, Jain Kushal Yuvak Mandal, Sarg...

The International Year of the Child holds a fascinating place in the history of modern commemorative coinage . Proclaimed by the United Nations for 1979, the initiative brought unprecedented international attention to the rights, welfare, health, education and development of children. Although 1979 was officially designated as the International Year of the Child, the commemorative programme associated with the theme continued well beyond that year, with countries issuing International Year of the Child coins in 1980, 1981 and 1982. Among the most interesting of these issues were the special piedfort coins struck by a number of countries. The origins of the International Year of the Child predated its official designation. In 1973, Canon Joseph Moerman of the International Catholic Child Bureau began campaigning for an international year devoted to children. The proposal gradually gained support from non-governmental organisations and United Nations member states, and in 1976 the Unit...