Numismatics Collections

The Hyderabad mint has issued re-strikes of many commemorative coins in UNC sets in the recent times, it has found that there are many varieties, mules and errors which were made due to negligence. Some of them are listed below: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board The initial issued re-strike coins of ₹25 doesn't have the Hyderabad (★) mint mark. The mint has rectified the error in later releases.  Ter Centenary of Gur-Ta-Gaddi Two sets were released two lion variety with "₹" symbol and without "₹" symbol, the "₹" symbol is as mule. Atal Bihari Vajpayee Initially, the set was released with wrong description as "One Hundred Fifty Rupees" inside the set card instead of "One Hundred Rupees", but later was rectified with correct description. Both has the different lion varieties and initial coin is mule. XIX Common Wealth Games 2010 The coins of both individual small blister pack of Rs 2 and Rs 5 coins doesn't have the Hyderabad (★...

The India Government Mint, Kolkata has opened the bookings for the  ₹150 commemorative  coin issued on  Shrimad Vijay Vallabh Suri  in Proof Set packaged in MDF box set from December 24, 2022 , and it is subject to limited availability. Earlier, the commemorative coin was released on October  26,  2022 by the  Minister of State for Culture Shri Arjun Meghwal at Vallabh Smarak Jain Mandir Tirth, New Delhi. The Proof Set, packaged in an MDF box, is priced at ₹4,015. The ₹150 commemorative coin is a must-have for collectors, as it celebrates the legacy of the Jain community. These coin sets can be purchased either at the mint premises or through the  official website  of the India Government Mint, with updates available in the  current and upcoming bookings  section.

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi released the ₹150  commemorative coin  along with the postage stamp on occasion of  150th Birth Anniversary of  Sri Aurobindo  today, December 13, 2022 via video conferencing.  The programme was held in Kamban Kalai Sangam, Puducherry, under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister highlighted the significance of Sri Aurobindo’s 150th birth anniversary, being celebrated throughout the year, and noted that the nation is honoring him with a commemorative coin and postal stamp. He remarked that such initiatives inspire India’s spirit and strengthen its resolutions. Shri Modi reflected on how great historical events often coincide, creating a “Yoga-Shakti” or collective energy. He recalled that in 1893, Sri Aurobindo returned to India, Swami Vivekananda delivered his iconic speech in America, and Mahatma Gandhi began his transformative journey in South Africa—events that shaped...

The Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will participate in a programme marking Sri Aurobindo’s 150th Birth Anniversary via video conferencing today at 5 PM. Representative Image, Mint Design Varies. The event, organized at Kamban Kalai Sangam, Puducherry, under the aegis of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, will witness the Prime Minister releasing a commemorative coin and postal stamp in honour of Sri Aurobindo. He will also address the gathering, which includes devotees and followers of Sri Aurobindo from across India. Sri Aurobindo, born on 15th August 1872, was a visionary philosopher, freedom fighter, and spiritual leader who made profound contributions to India’s struggle for independence and its intellectual and cultural revival. His teachings on spirituality, self-realization, and nation-building continue to inspire generations. As part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, which celebrates 75 years of India’s independence and honors the country’s rich history, culture, and achieve...

The Government of India will be issuing a ₹150  commemorative coin  on occasion of  150th Birth Anniversary of  Sri Aurobindo . The Ministry of Finance has issued the gazette notification confirming the same on 9th December 2022. Sri Aurobindo was an Indian philosopher, yogi, maharishi, poet, and Indian nationalist. He was also a journalist, editing newspapers such as Vande Mataram. Earlier in 1998, commemorative coins in denominations of ₹100, ₹50, ₹10 and₹2 was issued on occasion of  125th Birth Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo . 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 th...

The India Government Mint, Hyderabad has re-opened bookings for ₹5 and ₹10 commemorative coins of  Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board  in UNC Set with renewed blister packing at a whooping ₹950. The  commemorative coin  was released on the occasion of Silver Jubilee of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board in 2013. This was the first time a coin of Rs 25 denomination was released along with the Rs 5 and Rs 10. If you've missed the Mumbai Mint's double coin pack and Hyderabad Mint UNC set, you can take advantage of the getting this UNC Set for your collection.  The commemorative coins are  available at Hyderabad Mint counter-sale as well as at the India Govt. Mint official website. Please note that there will be convenience fees for ordering online.  Please note that there is only limited quantity available. As per the insider's report, the pending commemorative coins in ₹5 and ₹10 denominations of M G Ramachandran , 500th Year of Chaitanya M...

The India Government Mint, Mumbai confirmed the ₹1 denomination minting and circulation of the recent special coin series of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav in a reply to the RTI filed by Shri Sainath Malisetty, Bangalore dated 5th December 2022. The reply to the RTI clearly says that ₹1 coins in 100 pieces/numbers were minted with the year 2021 and 1200 pieces/numbers were minted with the year 2022 making the total of 1300 pieces/numbers released for circulation. Both the 2021 and 2022 years ₹1 coins will be considered as extremal rare due to very low mintage where dealers will take huge advantage of this though none of them has seen the ₹1  Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav coins .  Needless to say, the ₹1 denomination  2019 new series visually impaired coins  seem to be the same scenario as none of them has seen from past 3 years. While most of the people using UPI transactions and with the introduction of Digital Rupee (e₹), going forward it will be very rare to see th...

The India Government Mint, Mumbai has opened the bookings for the  commemorative coin  of  ₹175 issued to mark the  175 Years of Roorkee in  Proof and UNC sets from December 1, 2022 to January 15, 2023.  Earlier, the Hon'ble Speaker of Lok Sabha, Shri Om Birla released the  ₹175 commemorative coin, postage stamp and coffee table book as part of the 175th year foundation day ceremony of IIT Roorkee on 25th November 2022 at Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium, Roorkee. The Proof Set is priced at ₹3,580 and the UNC Set at ₹3,065 when packaged in a Folder or Blister pack. For the Wooden Box or MDF package, the Proof Set is priced at ₹4,015 and the UNC Set at ₹3,730. The commemorative coins are  available at Mumbai Mint counters as well as at the India Govt. Mint official website. Please note that there will be convenience fees for ordering online.  The  Current and Upcoming Bookings  section has been updated for your r...