Numismatics Collections

The India Government Mint, Mumbai has opened the bookings for the  commemorative coin  of  ₹175 issued to mark the  175 Years of Roorkee in  Proof and UNC sets from December 1, 2022 to January 15, 2023.  Earlier, the Hon'ble Speaker of Lok Sabha, Shri Om Birla released the  ₹175 commemorative coin, postage stamp and coffee table book as part of the 175th year foundation day ceremony of IIT Roorkee on 25th November 2022 at Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium, Roorkee. The Proof Set is priced at ₹3,580 and the UNC Set at ₹3,065 when packaged in a Folder or Blister pack. For the Wooden Box or MDF package, the Proof Set is priced at ₹4,015 and the UNC Set at ₹3,730. The commemorative coins are  available at Mumbai Mint counters as well as at the India Govt. Mint official website. Please note that there will be convenience fees for ordering online.  The  Current and Upcoming Bookings  section has been updated for your r...

The Hon'ble Speaker of Lok Sabha, Shri Om Birla released the  ₹175 commemorative coin , postage stamp and coffee table book as part of the 175th year foundation day ceremony of IIT Roorkee at Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium, Roorkee.  Vice-Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, Shri Rakesh Bharti Mittal, Secretary of India Post, Shri Vineet Pandey, Chairperson of 175 years committee, Prof. Arun Kumar and other dignitaries were also present at the occasion. Addressing the gathering, Shri Om Birla said ""I congratulate IIT Roorkee as it continues to be in the forefront of the pursuit of research and has contributed to the nation and the region. This institute has unwaveringly aimed at attaining global levels of excellence in education and creating a sustainable and equitable society through innovative research". The commemorative coin marks the first-ever ₹175 denomination, minted by the India Government Mint, Mumbai. The bookings are expected to open soon on the India Governmen...

The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) is set to celebrate its 175th Foundation Day at the Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium, Roorkee, on November 25, 2022.  To mark this remarkable milestone, the Government of India will issue a commemorative coin of ₹175 denomination, honoring the institution’s long-standing legacy in technical education and societal development. The issuance of the coin has been officially sanctioned through a gazette notification dated June 27, 2022. IIT Roorkee, one of India’s premier technical institutions with a history dating back to 1847, has played a pivotal role in shaping generations of engineers, scientists, and innovators. Over the past 175 years, the institute has consistently contributed to research, technology, and the development of society, establishing itself as a center of excellence both nationally and internationally. In a social media post, IIT Roorkee warmly invited everyone to the celebrations, stating: "We are extremely del...