Numismatics Collections

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has incorporated a lavender hue in the new Rs. 100 banknote, which is expected to be in circulation mostly by next month. The new violet note is part of the revised design series introduced after the demonetization in November 2016. This latest variant showcases Gujarat's 'Rani Ki Vav' (queen's stepwell) along with the Swachh Bharat logo and slogan on its reverse, while Gandhi ji's placement remains unchanged. All Rss 100 notes issued by the Reserve Bank in the earlier series will continue to be legal tender. The new note is slightly smaller than the existing one but larger than the Rs 10 banknote. Once the new notes are introduced, banks may need to recalibrate ATMs to accommodate the new denominations, similar to the process undertaken for the Rs 2,000, 500, and 200 banknotes in 2016. UNESCO has recognized Gujarat's 'Rani-ki-Vav,' the 11th-century wonder in Patan, as a World Heritage Site, and it will make a grand debut...

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 13th July 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 Sout...

The Government of India is set to launch a new definitive coin series , encompassing denominations of 1 Rupee, 2 Rupees, 5 Rupees, and 10 Rupees. The anticipated release is expected to take place towards the end of this year, with the coins entering general circulation. A gazette notification regarding this release may be issued soon. The selected themes for this coin series include 'Agriculture,' 'Digital India,' and 'Swachh Bharat.' Additionally, there is speculation about the introduction of a 20 Rupees Bi-Metallic coin as part of this new series. This announcement is bound to be met with enthusiasm from the collector's community, offering an exciting prospect for new additions to their collections.