Numismatics Collections

Unethical individuals are engaging in fraudulent activities by selling counterfeit coins and tokens at exorbitant prices on well-known e-commerce platforms such as Shopclues. Notably, fake ₹1000 coins featuring Shri Jagannath Nabakalebara and Brihadeeswarar Temple are being offered for sale at prices exceeding ₹4000. Instead of "Jagannath," it is spelled as "Jagganath" on the obverse of the Brihadeeswarar Temple coin. The Shri Jagganath Nabakalebara coin features the rupee symbol on the obverse. Several fraudulent sellers are exploiting new coin collectors, causing innocent individuals to lose their hard-earned money and interest in Indian Numismatics. The India Government Mint issues commemorative coins in UNC and Proof Sets, which can be purchased through their official website at SPMCIL (Security Printing & Minting Corporation of India Ltd). Additionally, these coins are available at reputable numismatic stores and auction houses.

The India Government Mint, Kolkata has opened the advanced bookings of ₹125  commemorative coin  issued on   Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada .  The booking period for the coin is open from 7th September 2021 to 31st  March 2022.  On September 1, 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the commemorative coin via video conference to mark the 125th Birth Anniversary of Srila A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of Iskcon. The  commemorative coin  is available in Folder/Blister packaging, priced at ₹3,297/- for the Proof set and ₹3,063/- for the UNC set. These coins can be obtained either at the Mint Premises or through the official website of the India Government Mint. You can find further details and updates in the " Current and Upcoming Bookings " section for your reference and convenience.

The Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, released a ₹125  commemorative coin  to mark the  125th Birth Anniversary of Srila Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada , via video conference, on September 1, 2021. Union Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Shri G. Kishan Reddy, and other dignitaries were present on this significant occasion. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister highlighted the auspicious coincidence of Janmashtami being celebrated the previous day and the 125th Birth Anniversary of Srila Prabhupada Ji being observed on the present occasion. He remarked that it felt like experiencing the joy and fulfillment of spiritual practice together. He also noted that the event was taking place during the celebrations of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, reflecting a moment of collective pride for millions of followers of Srila Prabhupada and Krishna devotees across the world. The Prime Minister spoke of Srila Prabhupada’s unwaveri...