Numismatics Collections

The Government of India will be issuing a  ₹100 commemorative coin to mark the  Birth Centenary of Shri Jawaharlal Darda . The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on April 26, 2022, confirming this coin. Shri. Jawaharlal A. Darda (Babuji) was a veteran Indian freedom fighter and a dedicated politician of Indian National Congress INC. He was the Founder Editor of Lokmat group of newspapers (now Lokmat Media). He was a well-known Journalist and a Prominent Politician of his time. The metal composition of the coin will be Quaternary Alloy (50% Silver, 40% Copper, 5% Nickel and 5% Zinc). The weight of the coin will be 35 grams and 44 mm in diameter with 200 serrations at the edge. The description of the coin is as below.  Obverse:   The face of the coin shall bear the Lion Capital of Ashoka Pillar in the center with the legend "सत्यमेव जयते" inscribed  below, flanked  with the  word “भारत” and  "INDIA" at right...

The Ministry of Finance issued the gazette notification on July 22, 2022, regarding the issuance of a commemorative coin to mark the ' Centenary Year of the University of Delhi .' In March 2022, Vice-Chancellor Shri Yogesh Singh had announced the issuance of the commemorative coin and a postage stamp. The metal composition of the coin will be  Quaternary Alloy  (50% Silver, 40% Copper, 5% Nickel and 5% Zinc). The weight of the coin will be 35 grams and 44 mm in diameter with 200 serrations at the edge. The description of the coin is as below.  Obverse:   The face of the coin shall bear the Lion Capitol of Ashoka Pillar in the center with the legend "सत्यमेव जयते" inscribed  below, flanked  with the  word “भारत” and  "INDIA" at right and left periphery of the coin with Rupee Symbol "₹” and denomination  value “100” in International Numerals below the Ashoka Lion Capitol. Reverse:  The face of coin shall bear the logo of the Un...

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, actively took part in the celebrations of the 400th Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji at Red Fort in New Delhi today. On this significant occasion, the Sikh leadership bestowed an honor upon the Prime Minister. Additionally, PM released a ₹400  commemorative coin and postage stamp to mark the event. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that by the grace of the Gurus the country is going ahead as per the teachings of the revered Gurus. The Prime Minister bowed at the feet of the Gurus. The Prime Minister underlined the historical significance of Red Fort as it witnessed the martyrdom of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji and has been a reflection of the history and aspiration of the nation. In this backdrop today’s programme at this historical venue assumes great significance, he said. The Prime Minister emphasized that India’s freedom from hundreds of year of slavery and India’s independence cannot be separated from its spiritual...

The Karnataka Numismatic Society organised its monthly meeting on April 10, 2022, exclusively for its limited members at Rezwan Razack’s Museum of Indian Paper Money. This marked their first gathering since the appointment of the new office bearers. A visitor to the museum will experience the enchanting history of Indian paper money, tracing back to the days of French and Portuguese influence, as well as the British colonial period from the eighteenth to the twentieth century. The displays narrate the story of money intertwined with the nation's essence, uniting and dividing, providing a sense of identity, and mapping the powers, progress, crises, and triumphs of people and nations. The credit for organizing the meet goes to Dr. Rezwan Razack, a legendary figure in the field of collecting Indian currency notes. Before the museum visit, Dr. Razack conducted a brief presentation for all the members, followed by high tea and snacks. Dr. Rezwan Razack also provided personal touches, su...

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is set to partake in the celebrations of the 400th Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji at Red Fort in New Delhi on April 21, 2022, at approximately 9:15 PM. During the event, he will address the gathering and unveil a ₹400  commemorative coin  and postage stamp to mark the occasion. The program is focused on highlighting the teachings of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the ninth Sikh Guru, renowned for sacrificing his life to defend religion and human values—an act that holds a significant place in world history. He was executed for supporting the religious freedom of Kashmiri Pandits on the orders of the Mughal ruler Aurangzeb. His death anniversary is commemorated as Shaheedi Divas every year on November 24. Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib and Gurdwara Rakab Ganj in Delhi are intricately associated with his sacred sacrifice. Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji's legacy serves as a powerful unifying force for the nation. Last year, the Ministry of Finance issued t...