Numismatics Collections

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a refreshed ₹100 banknote featuring a distinctive lavender colour, which is expected to enter widespread circulation by next month.  This new design is part of the Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series rolled out after the 2016 demonetization, aimed at enhancing security features, improving accessibility, and modernizing the overall aesthetic of India’s currency. The reverse of the new ₹100 note prominently showcases Gujarat’s iconic ‘Rani-ki-Vav’ (Queen’s Stepwell), a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its stunning architectural intricacy and historical significance. Alongside this, the Swachh Bharat logo and slogan have been incorporated, reinforcing the national mission toward cleanliness and sanitation. On the obverse, the familiar portrait of Mahatma Gandhi retains its traditional placement, ensuring continuity with earlier issues. In terms of dimensions, the new ₹100 note is slightly smaller than its predecessor yet marginally large...

A lesson in Indian history, a tour around the South Indian Coinage - all this and more are on offer as all hobby lovers are in for a numismatic treat, with a one day seminar at Bengaluru on July 13, 2018. The international seminar on South Indian Numismatics, titled 'Nidhi 2018,' is organized by Falcon Coins Gallery. The event is scheduled to take place at West Fort Hotel Bengaluru and will be co-hosted by the 'Oriental Numismatic Society' and the 'Archaeological Survey of India' Bangalore circle. The numismatic seminar will include an overview of Pre-Satavahana Coins from Central India and Vidarbha, exploring their linkage with Satavahana Coins, presented by Dr. Amiteshwar Jha. Additionally, Mr. Mohit Kapoor, Mr. Pundalik Baliga, and Mr. Raman Sankaran will delve into the topic of 'tracing the origin and subsequent depiction of Gandabherunda coins.' The seminar will cover lectures on South Indian Coins by Shri. Prashant Kulkarni (Mughal Coinage of South...

The Government of India is preparing to introduce a new definitive coin series that will include denominations of ₹1, ₹2, ₹5, and ₹10. This upcoming series marks a significant update to India’s circulating coinage, with fresh themes and designs reflecting the nation’s evolving priorities.  The release is tentatively expected towards the end of this year, after which the coins will gradually enter general circulation through the Reserve Bank of India. A formal gazette notification from the Ministry of Finance, which is expected soon, will officially confirm the launch. The themes selected for this series—‘Agriculture,’ ‘Digital India,’  ‘ Beti Bachao Beti Padhao ,’   and ‘Swachh Bharat’—represent four vital pillars of India’s development agenda.  Each theme is likely to be depicted through thoughtful design elements, highlighting India’s commitment to technological progress, cleanliness and sanitation, and the agrarian backbone of the nation. These thematic choices s...