Numismatics Collections

The India Government Mint, Mumbai, has opened bookings for  commemorative coin  issued to mark the Birth Centenary of Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee . The bookings began today, March 26, 2025, and are available in limited quantities. Earlier, the Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi unveiled the ₹100 commemorative coin and a postal stamp celebrating the Birth Centenary of former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee on December 25, 2024, at Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh. The ₹100 coin is available in Proof and UNC sets, packaged in either a folder or a blister pack. Additionally, it is also offered in a Proof Set with an MDF box packaging option. The Proof Set is priced at ₹7,095, while the UNC Set is priced at ₹6,915, both available in folder or blister packaging. The Proof Set with an MDF box is priced at ₹7,305. Needless to say, this coin is meticulously crafted from pure silver (99.9%), weighing 40 grams, with a diameter of 44 mm and featuring 200 serrations along the ...

The Hon’ble Minister of Cultural Affairs and Information Technology of Maharashtra, Shri Ashish Shelar, released the ₹100 commemorative coin to mark the centenary celebration of the legendary singer Mohammed Rafi at Sri Shanmukhananda Chandrasekarendra Saraswati Auditorium, Mumbai, on March 24, 2025. Mohammed Rafi, one of India’s most celebrated playback singers, mesmerized generations with his soulful voice and unmatched versatility. From classical melodies to patriotic anthems, romantic ballads to qawwalis, his songs remain timeless, evoking deep emotions even today. His contribution to Indian music is unparalleled, and this commemorative coin is a fitting tribute to his extraordinary legacy. Shri Ashish Shelar stated, "I had the honour of releasing the coin today at the 'Tum Mujhe Yun Bhula Na Paoge' event organized by the Shri Shanmukhanand Fine Art and Sangeet Sabha Sanstha in Mumbai. My heartfelt gratitude to Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving me the...

The Karnataka Numismatic Society (KNS), also known as Kannadanadu Nanya Sangha, held its 46th to 49th Annual General Body Meetings on March 23, 2025, at Prestige Falcon Towers, Bengaluru. New office bearers were elected for the 2025–2027 term following the conclusion of all AGMs. The society was honored to have Dr. Rezwan Razack, a legendary figure in the field of Indian currency note collection, graciously provide his auditorium for the Annual General Body Meeting. Previously, in April 2022, the KNS conducted its first Monthly Meet after the appointment of the then-new office bearers at the Rezwan Razack's Museum of Indian Paper Money . The newly elected office bearers for the Karnataka Numismatic Society for the term 2025–2027 are Shri Rajendra Maru as President and Shri Subramanyam Sheety P as Vice President. The Committee Members for this term include Shri Santosh, Shri Ananda V, and Shri Vinod J Puttanikar. Shri Suresh N. R and Shri G. K. Shenoy will continue in their respecti...

The Hon’ble Minister of Finance, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, is expected to release the ₹150 commemorative coin to celebrate the 150 Years of Bombay Stock Exchange on April 7, 2025 at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), established in 1875, is Asia’s oldest stock exchange and one of the largest in the world. Headquartered in Mumbai, India, it serves as a key financial hub for trading equities, derivatives, currencies, and commodities. The BSE Sensex, its benchmark index, tracks the performance of 30 major companies across various sectors. Recognized globally, BSE provides a transparent and efficient platform for investors and plays a crucial role in India’s economic growth. It would have been more fitting to celebrate this historic milestone at the iconic BSE Hall instead of the Jio World Convention Centre. For decades, the BSE Hall has been more than just a building, standing as a witness to India’s economic rise, market reforms, and historic financial...

The India Government Mint, Kolkata, has commenced bookings for the ₹100  commemorative coin  issued to mark the first Samadhi Divas of  Sant Shiromani Digambar Jainacharya Vidyasagar Mahamuniraj . The bookings are open from March 18, 2025, and it is subject to limited availability. The ₹100 coin is currently issued only in the Proof Set, packaged in a Folder or Blister option. Additionally, the UNC Set with a Folder or Blister option and the Proof Set with an MDF or Wooden Box may be issued later.  Earlier, the Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah, released the ₹100 commemorative coin during his visit to Chandragiri, Dongargarh, Chhattisgarh, on February 6, 2025. The ₹100 coin, included in the Proof Set and available in Folder/Blister packaging, is priced at ₹3,698. The UNC Set in Folder/Blister packaging and the MDF/Wooden Box edition may be available soon, as mentioned above. These coin sets can be purchased either at the Mint Premises or through the  official ...

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will soon issue ₹100 and ₹200 banknotes bearing the signature of its newly appointed Governor, Shri Sanjay Malhotra, as announced in an RBI press release on March 11, 2025. According to the press release, "The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹100 and ₹200 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series bearing the signature of Shri Sanjay Malhotra, Governor. The design of these notes remains identical in all respects to the existing ₹100 and ₹200 banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series. All previously issued ₹100 and ₹200 banknotes will continue to be legal tender." Earlier, on February 12, 2025, the RBI announced the issuance of ₹50 banknotes featuring the new Governor’s signature. With the addition of ₹100 and ₹200 banknotes, the numismatic community now eagerly awaits the release of ₹10, ₹20, and ₹500 banknotes with the updated signature. The Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series ₹100 banknote measures 66 mm × 142 mm and featur...

The India Government Mint, Kolkata has opened bookings for ' National Bird Peacock ' colored  souvenir token  from March 12, 2025. The metal composition of the souvenir token is made of Nickel Silver (Copper 60%, Nickel 20% & Zinc 20%) weighing 32 grams with a 44 mm diameter  and 2.5 mm thickness. Earlier, the mint has released two colored tokens under the Endangered Animals of India theme featuring ' Great One-Horned Rhinoceros ' and ' The Asian Elephant '.  The  National Bird Peacock colored souvenir token is issued at the price of ₹1506 and is available with a limited quantities. These  souvenir tokens  are available at Mint Premises as well as on the India Government Mint's  official website .

The India Government Mint, Kolkata, has started bookings for the ₹150  commemorative coin  issued to to mark the  150th Birth Anniversary of Shrimad Buddhisagar Surishwarji Maharaj . The bookings are open from March 12, 2025, and it is subject to limited availability. Earlier, the Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah, released the ₹150 coin at Ahmedabad, on March 9, 2025. The ₹150 coin is currently issued only in the Proof Set, packaged in a Folder or Blister option. Additionally, the UNC Set with a Folder or Blister option and the Proof Set with an MDF or Wooden Box may be issued later. The ₹150 coin, included in the Proof Set and offered in Folder/Blister packaging, is priced at ₹3,106. These coin sets can be purchased either at the Mint Premises or through the  official website  of the India Government Mint. For further details and updates, please refer to the " Current and Upcoming Bookings " section. Update:  The UNC Set in Folder/Blister packaging is n...

The Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah, released a ₹150 commemorative coin to mark the 150th Birth Anniversary of Shrimad Buddhisagar Surishwarji Maharaj at Auda Auditorium, Shela, Ahmedabad, on March 9, 2025. The event was held in the esteemed presence of 97-year-old Acharya Bhagwant Shrimad Manohar Kirti Sagar Surishwarji Maharaj and 90-year-old Acharya Bhagwant Shrimad Padma Sagar Surishwarji Maharaj. The Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendra Patel accompanied Shri Amit Shah during the ceremony. Shri Amit Shah later stated in his tweet, "Pujya Shrimad Buddhisagar Surishwarji Maharaj was a confluence of renunciation and dedication. This commemorative coin, issued in honor of Pujya Buddhisagar Surishwarji Maharaj, who upheld karma, dharma, meditation, and knowledge as the core values of life, will immortalize his memory and inspire future generations to learn about his ideals," in Gujarati. Image Courtesy: Shri Dushyant Shah This marks the fifth commemorative coin re...

There was no official release function for the ₹100  commemorative coin  marking the  Centenary Celebration of Mysore Medical College and Research Institute . Neither the Government of India nor the institute organized a formal release event for the coin. Instead, the India Government Mint, Mumbai, directly issued the coin and opened it for booking on March 7, 2025. The Ministry of Finance had earlier confirmed its issuance through a gazette notification dated November 25, 2024. The Centenary Celebration event itself took place on September 28, 2024, where Hon'ble Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri Siddaramaiah inaugurated the closing ceremony. As part of the event, he released a commemorative postal cover and a souvenir to mark the milestone and later addressed the gathering after laying the foundation stone for various development projects. This commemorative coin holds immense significance as Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMC&RI) is one of India's o...

The India Government Mint, Mumbai, has opened bookings for commemorative coins issued in honor of Mysore Medical College and Research Institute and Bhagwan Birsa Munda Ji . The bookings began today, March 7, 2025, and are available in limited quantities. The ₹100 coin, marking the Centenary Celebration of Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, and the ₹150 coin, honoring Bhagwan Birsa Munda Ji, are available in Proof and UNC sets, packaged in Folder or Blister options. Additionally, both coins can be purchased in a Proof Set, with an MDF or Wooden Box package. The ₹100 commemorative coin for Mysore Medical College and Research Institute is priced at ₹3,870 for the Proof Set and ₹3,690 for the UNC Set, both available in Folder or Blister packaging. A Proof Set with an MDF or Wooden Box has also been issued, priced at ₹4,060.  Meanwhile, the ₹150 coin honoring Bhagwan Birsa Munda Ji is available at ₹6,835 for the Proof Set and ₹6,655 for the UNC Set in Folder or Blister pac...

The Government of India will issue a ₹100 first-ever colored  commemorative coin  to mark the 100 Years of Electrification in Indian Railways . The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on March 4, 2025, confirming this coin. The 100 Years of Railway Electrification in India marks a century of progress since the first electrified railway section was introduced in 1925 between Mumbai’s Victoria Terminus (now Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus) and Kurla. Over the years, railway electrification has significantly enhanced efficiency, sustainability, and connectivity across the nation. This milestone celebrates India's transition towards an eco-friendly, high-speed, and modern rail network, reducing dependence on fossil fuels and promoting green energy initiatives. The  metal composition  of the ₹100 coin will consist of a Quaternary Alloy, comprising 50% Silver, 40% Copper, 5% Nickel, and 5% Zinc. The coin will weigh 35 grams and have a diameter of 44...