Numismatics Collections

The first six months of 2024 saw the release of as many as 10 commemorative coins , featuring themes such as the 75th Republic Day Celebrations , Srimad Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Goswami Prabhupada , and Bhagwan Mahaveer’s 2550th Nirvan Kalyanak . This period also marked the release of the long-delayed ' Sri Satguru Ram Singh Ji ' coin in February 2024, and a new ₹90 coin to celebrate the 90 Years of the Reserve Bank of India . As we enter the second half of 2024, several potential themes might be considered by the Government of India in the upcoming months. It's important to note that only the commemorative coin for the ' 125th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Harekrushna Mahatab ' has been officially gazette notified by the Ministry of Finance. 25th Anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas A year-long program to celebrate the silver jubilee of the country's victory over Pakistan in the Kargil War of 1999, which began last year, will conclude on July 26, 2024. A ₹25 or a ₹10...

The India Government Mint, Hyderabad, has started dispatching the ₹100 commemorative coin issued on the occasion of Bhagwan Mahaveer 2550th Nirvan Kalyanak , with bookings opening from April 22, 2024. It has come to notice that some of the later dispatches of these coins have die variations and errors in the English inscription. As per the gazette notification issued on February 23, 2024, the reverse of the coin bears the image of the Nalanda Pawapuri Jal Mandir at the center. Below the image of the Jal Mandir, ‘पावापुरी निर्वाण भूमि’ is inscribed. In the left periphery of the coin, the inscription ‘भगवान महावीर 2550वाँ निर्वाण कल्याणक’ is written in Devanagari script, and the inscription ‘Bhagwan Mahaveer 2550th Nirvan Kalyanak’ is depicted on the right periphery of the coin. The year “2023” is inscribed on the bottom periphery of the coin. However, some coins feature errors in the English inscription, displaying 'Bhagwan Mahavira' instead of 'Bhagwan Mahaveer', as w...

The Government of India might issue a commemorative coin with a denomination of ₹75 to celebrate the '75 Years of Indian Constitution'. The 75th anniversary will fall on November 26, 2024, and is celebrated as Constitution Day, also known as Samvidhān Divas or National Law Day. November 26 is celebrated in India every year to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India. On this day in 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution, which came into effect on January 26, 1950. However, the release of the coin will only be confirmed after the issuance of a gazette notification from the Ministry of Finance. There are also other  possible commemorative coins  that might be issued. Stay tuned to this blog for further updates.

The India Government Mint, Mumbai, has started accepting bookings for the commemorative coins issued to mark the 125th birth anniversary of  Dr. Panjabrao Alias Bhausaheb Deshmukh  and the 75th Republic Day Celebrations . Bookings commenced on June 7, 2024, and are subject to limited availability. The ₹125 coin of Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh and the ₹75 coin of the 75th Republic Day Celebrations are issued in Proof and UNC sets, available in Folder/Blister packages and Proof Sets with MDF Boxes. The ₹125 coin issued in honour of Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh, included in the Folder/Blister packaging within the Proof Set, is priced at ₹4,280, while the UNC Set is available for ₹3,975. Additionally, the Proof Set with the MDF/Wooden Box is priced at ₹4,710. The ₹75 coin issued to commemorate the 75th Republic Day Celebrations is priced at ₹6,670 for the Proof Set, while the UNC Set is priced at ₹6,465. Additionally, the Proof Set with the MDF/Wooden Box is priced at ₹7,045. It is worth not...

The Government of India is likely to issue a commemorative coin to mark the Silver Jubilee of Kargil Vijay Diwas. Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated in India to commemorate the country's victory over Pakistan in the Kargil War of 1999, which resulted in the successful ousting of Pakistani forces from their occupied positions on the mountain tops of the northern Kargil district in Ladakh. Observed annually on July 26, this day honors the brave soldiers who fought in the conflict. Celebrations take place across India, with significant events in the national capital, New Delhi, where the Prime Minister pays homage to the soldiers at Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate.  A year-long program, which began last year, will conclude on July 26, 2024. Various events and initiatives across the nation will honor the martyrs and reinforce the commitment to national security. This program serves as a reminder of the strategic, tactical, and operational challenges faced during the war and the r...