Numismatics Collections

The Karnataka Numismatic Society organised its monthly meeting on April 10, 2022, exclusively for its limited members at Rezwan Razack’s Museum of Indian Paper Money. This marked their first gathering since the appointment of the new office bearers. A visitor to the museum will experience the enchanting history of Indian paper money, tracing back to the days of French and Portuguese influence, as well as the British colonial period from the eighteenth to the twentieth century. The displays narrate the story of money intertwined with the nation's essence, uniting and dividing, providing a sense of identity, and mapping the powers, progress, crises, and triumphs of people and nations. The credit for organizing the meet goes to Dr. Rezwan Razack, a legendary figure in the field of collecting Indian currency notes. Before the museum visit, Dr. Razack conducted a brief presentation for all the members, followed by high tea and snacks. Dr. Rezwan Razack also provided personal touches, su...

The world's largest collector of Indian Paper Money, Rezwan Razack, has been awarded the 'Book of the Year' by the International Bank Note Society (IBNS) for his new book titled 'One Rupee – One Hundred Years 1917 – 2017.' The IBNS Book of the Year is an annual accolade presented to an exceptional publication dedicated to paper money. Books under consideration for the award are nominated by various members of the International Bank Note Society (IBNS). Rezwan Razack, the joint managing director of Bengaluru-based real estate company Prestige Group, has garnered this prestigious recognition for his significant contributions. Over the past 45 years, Mr. Razack has meticulously curated an extensive collection of Indian currency notes, concurrently chronicling the rich history of paper currency in the subcontinent. An enthusiastic collector of Indian banknotes and paper currency, Mr. Razack delves into lesser-known facts and intricacies, meticulously documented in his ...