Numismatics Collections

Rising majestically above the city, Gwalior Fort is far more than a monumental architectural marvel—it stands as a living chronicle of India’s royal, cultural, and numismatic heritage.  Perched atop a sandstone hill, the fort dominates the landscape much as it once dominated the political imagination of rulers and empires. Its massive walls, ornate palaces, sacred temples, and finely carved water tanks together narrate a story of power, artistry, devotion, and administration that spans over a millennium. Each structure within the fort complex reflects the aspirations and authority of the dynasties that controlled it, making Gwalior Fort a silent yet eloquent witness to India’s layered history. Revered for centuries as one of the most impregnable forts in the Indian subcontinent, Gwalior Fort has witnessed the rise and fall of powerful dynasties and legendary rulers—from early Rajput clans and the Tomars to the Delhi Sultans, Mughals, and Marathas. Strategic in both location and des...

The India Government Mint, Kolkata, has opened the bookings for the ₹75  commemorative coin  issued to mark the 75 Years of National Sample Survey . The bookings are open from January 20, 2026, and it is subject to limited availability. Earlier, on June 29, 2025,  The Hon’ble Minister  Shri Rao Inderjit Singh unveiled the ₹75 commemorative coin and a Customized My Stamp to mark 75 years of the National Sample Survey while commemorating the 19th Statistics Day on June 29, 2025, at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. The ₹75 coin is currently available in the Proof Set, packaged with a folder or blister pack. Additionally, the UNC Set with a folder or blister pack, as well as the Proof Set with an MDF box, may be issued at a later date. The ₹75 coin is currently available in the Proof Set, packaged with a folder or blister pack, and is priced at ₹15,438.  This  commemorative coin  is composed of 99.9% pure silver, weigh...

The Government of India will issue a ₹60  commemorative coin  to mark the  Diamond Jubilee (60 Years) of Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited . The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on January 16, 2026, confirming this coin. Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) is one of India’s major public sector oil refining companies and a key subsidiary of Indian Oil Corporation Limited. Established in 1965 as Madras Refineries Limited, the company operates large refining facilities in Tamil Nadu, primarily at Manali near Chennai. CPCL produces a wide range of petroleum products including petrol, diesel, LPG, kerosene, and aviation fuel, catering to the energy needs of southern India. Over the years, the company has focused on modernization, improved fuel quality, and environmentally sustainable operations. Through its refining excellence and infrastructure development, CPCL continues to play an important role in strengthening India’s energy sector. The ...

India is set to host the BRICS Summit in 2026, marking a significant milestone in the country’s diplomatic calendar and reinforcing its growing leadership role within the BRICS grouping. As BRICS continues to evolve in scope and membership, the 2026 summit in India is expected to focus on strengthening cooperation in areas such as global governance reform, trade, technology, sustainable development, and South–South collaboration. Hosting the summit provides India not only with a platform to shape the agenda of the bloc but also with an opportunity to showcase its cultural, economic, and institutional strengths on the global stage. In India, major international events of diplomatic importance have often been commemorated through the issuance of coins. Recent examples include India’s G20 Presidency , the Vibrant Gujarat Summit , and the 3rd India–Africa Forum Summit , all of which were marked through official commemorative coin issues reflecting their national and international signific...

The India Government Mint, Kolkata, has started the bookings for the ₹100  commemorative coin  issued to mark the 100 years of Railway Electrification . The bookings are open from January 12, 2026, and it is subject to limited availability. Earlier on January 9, 2026, the Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, unveiled a ₹100 coin and a postage stamp, while he conferred the 70th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar on selected railway personnel at the India International Convention & Expo Centre (Yashobhoomi), Dwarka, New Delhi. The ₹100 coin is currently available in the Proof Set, packaged with a folder or blister pack. Additionally, the UNC Set with a folder or blister pack, as well as the Proof Set with an MDF box, may be issued at a later date. The ₹100 coin is currently available in the Proof Set, packaged with a folder or blister pack, and is priced at ₹8,072.  This ...

The Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, unveiled a ₹100 coloured commemorative coin and a postage stamp to mark 100 years of Electrification in Indian Railways while he conferred the 70th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar on selected railway personnel today, on January 9, 2026, at the India International Convention & Expo Centre (Yashobhoomi), Dwarka, New Delhi. The ceremony was attended by the Minister of State for Railways & Jal Shakti, Shri V. Somanna; the Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries, Shri Ravneet Singh; and the Chairman & CEO of the Railway Board, Shri Satish Kumar, along with Members of the Railway Board and General Managers of various Railway Zones and Production Units. Addressing the gathering, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw said that Indian Railways had launched an ambitious reform roadmap for 2026 titled “52 Weeks, 52 Reforms”, under which one majo...

The Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, will unveil a ₹100 coloured commemorative coin and a postage stamp to mark 100 years of Electrification in Indian Railways , while he confer the 70th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar on selected railway personnel on January 9, 2026, at the India International Convention & Expo Centre (Yashobhoomi), Dwarka, New Delhi. The ceremony will also be attended by the Minister of State for Railways & Jal Shakti, Shri V. Somanna; the Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries, Shri Ravneet Singh; the Chairman & CEO of the Railway Board, Shri Satish Kumar; along with Members of the Railway Board and General Managers of various Railway Zones and Production Units. 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 Termi...

The year 2025 ended with record-breaking releases of commemorative coins , with the total number rising to 35 themes — the highest ever in the history of Republic India coinage. The year witnessed many unexpected themes, unique denominations, the introduction of colour coin, and a diverse range of metal compositions, including 15 coins struck in pure silver, 17 in the long-used silver alloy (quaternary alloy), and 3 in a newly introduced metal composition — nickel silver. Some of the major commemorations of the year included the issuance of unique denominations such as the ₹300 coin marking the 300th Birth Anniversary of Ahilyabai Holkar , the ₹1000 coin celebrating 1000 years of the Naval Expedition of Emperor Rajendra Chola I , and the first-ever coloured coin with a ₹100 denomination marking the 10th Anniversary of Make in India . Other notable releases featured the uniquely denominated ₹108 coin marking the 108th Birth Anniversary of Shri Satya Pramoda Teertha Swamiji , along with ...