Numismatics Collections

The India Government Mint, Kolkata, has started accepting bookings for the ₹100 commemorative coin issued to mark the Birth Centenary of the Late Shri Karpoori Thakur . The bookings has opened today, October 21, 2024, and are subject to limited availability. Earlier, the Minister of Home Affairs, Shri Amit Shah, released the commemorative coin and postage stamp on January 24, 2024, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, as part of the Birth Centenary celebrations of the late Shri Karpoori Thakur. Currently, the ₹100 coin is available in Proof and UNC sets with Folder/Blister packaging. Proof sets with MDF/Wooden Box packaging are awaited, although it's uncertain if they will be issued. The Proof set in Folder packaging is priced at ₹3,068, while the UNC set is priced at ₹2,812. The pricing remains competitive despite the recent surge in silver prices, offering collectors good value for these coin sets. Even with the fluctuating metal market, the Mint has managed to keep the prices accessibl...

The Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India, Shri Nitin Gadkari, released the ₹100 commemorative coin to mark the Birth Centenary of Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi today, October 14, 2024, at the National Museum Auditorium, Janpath, New Delhi. The Former Union Minister Shri Anil Kumar Shastri was the special guest at the event, along with other dignitaries. Shri Nitin Gadkari greeted Mata Ji with folded hands and received her blessings on this auspicious occasion. In his address,  he highlighted the significance of HH Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi Ji’s teachings, emphasizing her lifelong dedication to uplifting humanity through the practice of Sahaja Yoga and her message of universal love. He mentioned that the release of this ₹100 commemorative coin is a symbol of appreciation for her profound impact on spiritual and cultural values.   He further emphasized the uniqueness of spiritual science, acknowledging that, while he is not an expert and spends most of his time in socia...

The Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India, Shri Nitin Gadkari, will unveil the ₹100 commemorative coin to mark the Birth Centenary of Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi on October 14, 2024. The Former Union Minister Shri Anil Kumar Shastri has also been invited as a special guest for the event. The Nirmal Shakti Yuva Sangh had previously announced that Union Finance Minister, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, would release the coin, but this appears to have changed at the last moment. This commemorative coin will serve as a meaningful tribute to Shri Mataji’s contributions to spiritual consciousness and global harmony. Her philosophy continues to influence modern spiritual practices, with Sahaja Yoga centers established in numerous countries and regular meditation sessions helping people achieve self-awareness. The followers of Sahaja Yoga are eagerly anticipating this release, which is sure to become a cherished item. The image above shows the proposed design of the commemorative coin ,...