Numismatics Collections

With the recent surge in interest surrounding Proof and UNC Sets among collectors, the mint has capitalized on this trend by introducing low-value single coin sets. These include the Rs 5 Proof coins set featuring Mahatma Basaweshwara, followed by Rs 5 UNC Mint cards featuring Saint Alphanso, the Rs 10 UNC Set and a Mint card featuring Gur-Ta-Gaddi, Rs 2 UNC and Proof Set of Louise Braille, and the Rs 5 Tagore Proof Set.  The sets themselves were priced by the mint ranging from Rs 130 to Rs 300. Not missing an opportunity, there has been a surge of activity among private players, who have introduced similar packages at comparable or higher prices. During a quick visit to eBay, I was surprised to find several Single Coin sets that were not issued by the mint. The packaging closely resembled those from the mint in terms of quality and concept, and the coins themselves were of good quality, at least based on the ones I mistakenly purchased. These sets are often mislabeled as 'Co...

The Government of India will be issuing Rs 100 commemorative coins to mark the Birth Centenaries of AIADMK founder  Dr. M.G Ramachandaran  and renowned Carnatic singer  M.S Subbulakshmi . The Ministry of Finance has issued the gazette notifications confirming the same on Monday. Additionally, there will be new circulating Rs 5 coin on the former Tamil Nadu chief minister and a Rs 10 coin in honour of  the Bharat Ratna-winning singer. It is important to clarify that some media outlets and websites have not provided accurate information, causing confusion among readers by suggesting that the Rs 100 coin is a new addition to circulation. Please note that the Rs 100 coin featuring Dr. M.G. Ramachandaran and Dr. M.S.Subbulakshmi will be released as a Non-Circulating coin. However, the same design will also be issued as a Circulating commemorative coin in lower denominations as stated above. You can access the complete list of commemorative coins and stay updat...

A coin collector always strives to ensure the utmost safety for their cherished coin collection, as coins hold a special place in their heart and are a prized possession. Therefore, it is imperative to identify a secure storage solution for these valuable items. Numerous options exist for storing coins, including plastic tubes and various types of folders. However, the coin collecting album stands out as the superior choice for safeguarding and showcasing your coin collection. In the video below, you can see examples of Chinese and Russian coin albums. Acquiring these albums is not only budget-friendly but also requires minimal shelf space for storage. These coin albums are ideal for beginners in coin collecting and can be readily found on various online platforms at exceptionally affordable prices.