Numismatics Collections

The Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, released a ₹125 commemorative coin to mark the 125th Birth Anniversary of Paramahansa Yogananda at a special ceremony held in New Delhi on October 29, 2019. The event was graced by several distinguished guests, including the Minister of State for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Shri Anurag Thakur, Secretary of the Ministry of Culture Shri Arun Goel, Swami Vishwananda Giri, Swami Smaranananda Giri, and numerous monks and devotees associated with the Yogoda Satsanga Society of India. During her address, the Finance Minister expressed profound reverence for Paramahansa Yogananda, describing the moment as a great honour for her. She praised Yogananda as a “great son of India” whose teachings transcended borders long before modern communication made global outreach possible. She highlighted his universal message of inner harmony, self-realization, and unity among humankind, noting that his divine presence—ref...

The Ministry of Finance has issued a gazette notification on October 16, 2019, announcing changes to the inscription on the ₹550 commemorative coin that is to be released in honor of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji . This update follows an earlier notification dated June 3, 2019, regarding the issuance of the coin. In the original notification, the reverse side of the coin featured the inscription "श्री गुरु नानक देव जी का 550वां प्रकाश उत्सव" in Devanagari script and "550th Prakash Utsav of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji" in English. These inscriptions were intended to commemorate the 550th Birth Anniversary celebrations of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji.   The recent notification introduced a change, replacing the words "Prakash Utsav of Shri" with "Prakash Purab of Sri" wherever they occur. This modification ensures the terminology aligns more closely with cultural traditions and the sentiments of the Sikh community.   With this update, the revised inscription on the...

The Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi released a ₹150  commemorative coin  and the six postal stamps to mark the  150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi  today, October 2, 2019 while  inaugurating the Swachh Bharat Diwas in Ahmedabad. The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, while addressing a gathering of Sarpanches at the ‘Swachh Bharat Diwas’ programme, remarked that the entire world is commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, and the occasion has become even more memorable with the United Nations recently releasing a postal stamp in honour of Gandhiji. He shared that he has had the opportunity to visit Sabarmati Ashram many times in his life, and each visit, including the one today, filled him with renewed inspiration and energy. The Prime Minister announced that India’s villages have declared themselves free from open defecation, congratulating every citizen—particularly rural residents, Sarpanches, and all those who have tirele...

The India Government Mint, Mumbai, has recently issued Silver Souvenir Token to mark the auspicious occasion of Shree Ganesh Chaturthi , one of India’s most beloved and widely celebrated festivals. This release reflects the Mint's continued efforts to offer collectors and devotees finely designed numismatic pieces that capture the cultural heritage and festive spirit of the nation. The obverse side of the token features the official logo of the Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL), accompanied by a purity certification and the Mumbai Mint mark. The year “2019” is struck prominently below. The inscriptions “श्री गणेश चतुर्थी” in Devanagari and “Shree Ganesh Chaturthi” in English add a ceremonial touch, celebrating the traditional essence of the festival. The reverse side presents a beautifully detailed depiction of devotees offering prayers to Lord Ganesh during the Ganesh Chaturthi festivities. The intricate artistry portrays the devotion, joy, and cu...

The Government of India will issue a  commemorative coin  of ₹150 to mark the  150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi . The Ministry of Finance issued the gazette notification on August 22, 2019, confirming the coin. The preparations are in progress for a grand event at Sabarmati riverfront in Ahmedabad to mark the commemoration of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The October 2 program is among the various events scheduled to observe this occasion, as stated in a government-issued statement on Friday. According to the statement, a meeting of the Executive Committee for commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of the father of the nation was convened, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The  metal composition  of the ₹150 coin will consist of Pure Silver (99.9%). The coin will weigh 40 grams and have a diameter of 44 mm, featuring 200 serrations along the edge. The coin's description is as follows. Obverse:  The face of ...

The centenary celebrations marking the 100th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai , the eminent scientist regarded as the founding father of ISRO, were inaugurated in Ahmedabad on August 12, 2019. The event witnessed the presence of distinguished scientists and senior officials from the Indian Space Research Organisation. The Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, addressed the gathering through a video message, paying tribute to Dr. Sarabhai’s visionary contributions to India’s scientific advancement. The former Director of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Dr. B. N. Suresh, former Director of the Space Applications Centre and close associate of Dr. Sarabhai, Shri Pramod Kale, former Chairman of ISRO, Dr. K. Kasturirangan, Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, Shri K. N. Vyas, former Chairman of the Department of Atomic Energy, Shri M. R. Shrinivasan, and Dr. Vikram Sarabhai’s son, Dr. Karthikeya Sarabhai, were present on the occasion. In his address, the Prime Minister h...

The Government of India is set to introduce the newly designed  visually impaired-friendly coins  in denominations of ₹1, ₹2, ₹5, ₹10, and ₹20 into circulation shortly. During the presentation of the Union Budget 2019–20 in Parliament, Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman confirmed that “these new coins will soon be made available for public use,” signaling that the long-awaited definitive series is nearing its release into the banking system. Earlier, on March 7, 2019, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi unveiled this new  definitive series of coins , specially designed with enhanced tactile features to aid the visually impaired. The denominations—Re 1, ₹2, ₹5, ₹10, and the newly introduced ₹20 bi-metallic coin—were showcased as part of the government’s commitment to inclusive and accessible currency. With their distinctive designs, tactile marks, and improved aesthetics, these coins represent a significant step forward in India’s currency modernization efforts. Collec...