Numismatics Collections

The India Government Mint, Kolkata, has started accepting bookings for the commemorative coin issued to celebrate the ' 75 Years of the Supreme Court of India .' The bookings commenced today, August 31, 2024, and are subject to limited availability. Earlier this morning, the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, unveiled the commemorative coin during the inauguration of the National Conference of the District Judiciary at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The ₹75 coin is available in various packaging options: the Folder/Blister packaging with the Proof Set is priced at ₹5,615, while the UNC Set is priced at ₹5,354. For those interested in the Proof Set with the MDF/Wooden Box, it is available at ₹6,181. It is worth noting that the  metal composition  of the commemorative coin is made of pure silver (99.9%), weighing 40 grams with a diameter of 44 mm and 200 serrations along the edge. These coin sets can be purchased either at the Mint Premises or ...

The Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, released the ₹75 commemorative coin  and postal stamp to celebrate the ' 75 Years of the Supreme Court of India ' today, on August 31, 2024 during the inauguration of the National Conference of the District Judiciary at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The Hon'ble Chief Justice of India, Dr. Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, along with other Judges, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of Law and Justice of India, Shri R. Venkataramani, Attorney-General for India, Shri Kapil Sibal, President of the Supreme Court Bar Association, and Shri Manan Kumar Mishra, Chairman of the Bar Council of India, were among the distinguished guests who graced this significant occasion. The Prime Minister began his address by recalling his recent visit to the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the Rajasthan High Court and expressed gratitude for being present at the National Conference of District Judiciary, organized as part of the Supreme Court o...

The Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, will release the ₹75 commemorative coin to mark ' 75 Years of the Supreme Court of India ' during the inauguration of the National Conference of the District Judiciary on August 31, 2024 at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The Supreme Court of India, established on January 28, 1950, is the highest judicial authority in the country, serving as the guardian of the Indian Constitution. It plays a crucial role in interpreting laws, safeguarding fundamental rights, and ensuring justice for all citizens. The Court has now spent three-quarters of a century upholding one of the world’s most comprehensive and intricate constitutions.  Earlier, the Ministry of Finance had issued a gazette notification on July 11, 2024, confirming this commemorative coin . The ₹75 coin is reportedly being minted by the India Government Mint, Kolkata. This will be the third pure silver coin to be released this year, following the ' 75th Repub...

The Government of India will be issuing a ₹100 commemorative coin on the occasion of the ' Birth Centenary of Mohammed Rafi .' Mohammed Rafi (24 December 1924 – 31 July 1980) was an iconic Indian playback singer, widely regarded as one of the most influential and legendary voices in the Indian subcontinent. Renowned for his versatility and vocal range, Rafi's repertoire spanned fast-paced tracks, patriotic anthems, melancholic melodies, deeply romantic tunes, qawwalis, ghazals, bhajans, and classical pieces. His exceptional ability to adapt his voice to match the persona and style of the actor performing on screen made him a favorite in the industry. Over his illustrious career, Rafi won six Filmfare Awards and a National Film Award. In 1967, the Government of India honored him with the prestigious Padma Shri award.' It has been reported that the Ministry of Finance has approved the issuance of a commemorative coin honoring the legendary singer. However, it is essenti...

The Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Smt. Anandiben Patel, along with Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath, inaugurated the Monetary Museum during the evening session at Raj Bhavan on August 15, 2024, in Lucknow. The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Deputy Chief Ministers Shri Keshav Prasad Maurya and Shri Brajesh Pathak, Chief Postmaster General Shri Sunil Kumar Rai, and Director General of Police Shri Prashant Kumar. The Chief Minister expressed a strong interest in promoting the hobby of numismatics, recognizing its potential to advance the field and create new opportunities. The Monetary Museum, showcasing a collection of coins and stamps that highlight India's monetary history, was set up by Shri Prem Pues Kumar, a renowned numismatist from Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, who also served as the consultant for the project. Shri Prem Pues Kumar was present to explain the details of the coins and stamps on display to the dignitaries. Shri Prem Pues Kumar is a well-known exper...

The Union Minister of Defence, Shri Rajnath Singh, released the ₹100  commemorative coin  today, August 18, 2024, on the occasion of the  Birth Centenary of Kalaignar M. Karunanidhi . The event was held at Kalaivanar Arangam, Wallajah Road, Chennai. The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Shri M. K. Stalin, along with the Minister of Water Resources and General Secretary of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), Shri Durai Murugan, among others, attended this event organized by the Government of Tamil Nadu. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister expressed his joy at the release of a ₹100 coin in honor of the artist, a true leader in his field. He emphasized the sculptor's pivotal role in shaping Tamil Nadu as it stands today, and noted that various programs have been organized to celebrate the artist's centenary. The Defence Minister highlighted that Karunanidhi's political journey is a testament to resilience, determination, and a deep connection with the people. Serving a...

The India Government Mint, Kolkata, has re-opened bookings from today for the ₹150 commemorative coin issued to mark the 150th Birth Anniversary of Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Goswami Prabhupad . The booking initially commenced on March 9, 2024, with a limited quantity of only 300 coins available. Despite the significant rise in the price of silver, the re-booking price for this Proof Set, offered in Folder/Blister packaging, remains the same as the initial booking price of ₹3,087. However, the UNC Set in Folder/Blister packaging and the Proof Set, which includes an MDF/Wooden Box, have not yet been made available. It appears that the delay in reopening the bookings for the Srila Prabhupad coin sets was due to heavy internal orders for the ₹90 coin issued in celebration of the 90 Years of Reserve Bank of India . The focus on fulfilling these high-demand orders has impacted the scheduling for other commemorative coins. Collectors who are looking for this themed coin or missed orde...

The Union Minister of Defence, Shri Rajnath Singh, is set to release the ₹100 commemorative coin on the occasion of the Birth Centenary of Kalaignar M. Karunanidhi on August 18, 2024, in Chennai. The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Shri M. K. Stalin, and other important dignitaries will participate in this event organised by the Government of Tamil Nadu. Shri Shivdas Meena,  Chief Secretary   of Tamil Nadu has issued an announcement regarding this matter. Among those invited are opposition leader and AIADMK General Secretary Shri Edappadi Palaniswami, BJP State President Shri Annamalai, TMC President Shri G. K. Vasan, as well as film celebrities Shri Rajinikanth and Shri Kamal Haasan. Earlier, the Ministry of Finance had confirmed the issuance of the commemorative coin to honour the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu through a gazette notification on July 12, 2024. This year, around eleven commemorative coins have been released so far, with confirmed commemorative coins for ...

The India Government Mint, Kolkata, has started issuing the ₹150 commemorative coin for the 150th Birth Anniversary of Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Goswami Prabhupad in MDF box packages offline, although online bookings are yet to begin. However, it has come to notice that the Kolkata Mint has made an error with the inlet booklet in some of the MDF boxes. Instead of featuring the images of Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Goswami Prabhupad, they have included Srila A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Srila A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami, also known as Srila Prabhupada, born Abhay Charan De, was an influential Indian spiritual teacher and the founder-acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (Iskcon). A ₹125 coin was issued in 2021 to celebrate his 125th Birth Anniversary . However, Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Prabhupad was a Gaudīya Vaisnava Hindu guru, whose teachings were later extended by his disciple A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Additionally, the fol...