Rare Collections Of Indian Coins

BRITISH PERIOD - KING EDWARD VII One Rupee Coin

2011-02-16T08:20:00.000-08:00

KING EDWARD

Edward VII - One Rupee coin

The Edward VII series of coins of India are dated 1903-1910. No Gold coins were issued during the reign of Edward VII. There are four silver coins (Rupee, 1/2 Rupee, 1/4 Rupee and 2 Annas) and three copper coins (1/4 Anna, 1/2 Pice and 1/12 Anna). A cupro-nickel 1 Anna coin was introduced in 1906.

Coinage of Queen Victoria had the Queen's bust facing left, following the British practice of making the effigies of successive sovereigns face opposite directions,the coins of Edward showed the king facing right.

On 01 Aug,1906, the copper coins were replace by bronze issues with the same obverse and reverse designs but a thinner plancet due to the rising international prices of copper. The 1906 coins come in both varieties.

Another special feature of the coinage of this period was that,in all the silver coins the inscription was in both English and Persian, compared to Victoria coins that showed only English. In 1 anna cupro-nickel coin, the value was shown in five languages- English, Persian, Hindi, Bengali and Telugu.

There were over 263 million of these Indian 1 rupee coins featuring King Edward VII (1901-10) minted at Bombay and Calcutta. It contains .3438 of an ounce of silver. There is no mint mark for Calcutta. The Bombay issues have a small incuse "B" (the 1903 Rupee also has a raised "B" variety). The "B" mint mark can be impossible to see but a "dot" on the stem of the lotus-bud (lower right on reverse) is a more prominent mark.

BRITISH PERIOD - ONE RUPEE COIN

2011-02-13T07:59:00.000-08:00

VICTORIA EMPRESS ONE RUPEE COIN SILVER

Victoria (Alexandrina Victoria; 24 May 1819 – 22 January 1901) was the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837, and the first Empress of India from 1 May 1876, until her death on 22 January 1901. Her reign lasted sixty-three years and seven months, longer than that of any other British monarch.

The Victorian era was at the height of the Industrial Revolution, a period of significant social, economic, and technological change in the United Kingdom. Victoria's reign was marked by a great expansion of the British Empire and during the period it reached its zenith, becoming the formidable Global Power of the time.

Reign - 20 Jun 1837 - 22 Jan1901
Coronation - 28 June 1838
Predecessor - William IV
Successor - Edward VII

On 24 May 1837 Victoria turned 18, meaning that a regency would not be necessary. Four weeks later, Victoria was awoken by her mother to find that at 12 minutes past 2 a.m. on 20 June 1837, William IV had died from heart failure at the age of seventy-one. Victoria was now Queen of the United Kingdom.

The Queen married her first cousin, Prince Albert on 10 February 1840, at the Chapel Royal in St. James's Palace; four days before, Victoria granted her husband, who was born the same year as herself, the style His Royal Highness.

In 1887, the United Kingdom celebrated Victoria's Golden Jubilee. Victoria marked the fiftieth anniversary of her accession, 20 June 1887, with a banquet to which fifty European kings and princes were invited.

On 22 September 1896, Victoria surpassed George III as the longest reigning monarch in English, Scottish, and British history.

She died on the Isle of Wight, from a cerebral hemorrhage on 22 January 1901, at the age of 81.Victoria had reigned for a total of 63 years, seven months and two days — the longest reign in British history. She was buried at Windsor beside Prince Albert, in the Frogmore Royal Mausoleum, which she had built for their final resting place. Above the Mausoleum door are inscribed Victoria's words:

"farewell best beloved, here at last I shall rest with thee, with thee in Christ I shall rise again"

Victoria was succeeded by her eldest son, The Prince of Wales,as King Edward VII. Victoria's death brought an end to the rule of the House of Hanover in the United Kingdom.

U.S. ONE DOLLAR COIN

2011-01-22T11:54:00.000-08:00

AMERICA 1972 ONE DOLLAR EISENHOWER COIN

50 RUPEE COIN - PAKISTAN

2011-01-22T11:26:00.001-08:00

This coin was released by Pakistan government for their 50th anniversary of Independence (1947-1997).

10 RUPEE CURRENCY

2011-01-15T00:29:00.000-08:00

Different Types of 10 Rupee Notes of Republic India

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5 RUPEE COIN - SAINT ALPHONSA

2011-01-14T00:33:00.001-08:00

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St. Alphonsa Muttathupandathu was a nun from a remote village in Kerala (Southwestern India) who was known for her holiness during a lifetime of extreme physical suffering. She was born on August 19, 1910, and passed away 62 years ago.

At a young age, St. Alphonsa was determined to become a nun after reading the lives of the saints. At age 14, she deliberately burned her foot so that her disfigurement would prevent an arranged marriage. At age 17, St. Alphonsa joined the Franciscan Clarist Congregation.

According the the Catholic News Service, she taught for a time, but was soon confined to her convent because of a succession of illnesses, including typhoid fever, pneumonia, skin infections and a wasting disease. At the same time, her life was marked by periods of great spiritual joy.

Releasing the commemorative coin in Rs 5 denomination bearing the engraving of the saint and declaring the birth centenary celebrations on, Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee remarked that the thoughts on Saint Alphonsa’s noble spirit and spiritual strength transcended across religions, geographic borders and all people. Observing that the saint had, in her short life of 36 years, been a fountain of selfless service, compassion and love, the minister said that Bharananganam, where she had lived most part of her life as a nun in the Clarist Order of St Francis of Assisi, now embodies lessons on religious harmony not only for Kerala, but the whole country.“St Alphonsa embodies the noble spirit and her life symbolises spirituality.

UNC Set - 100 Rupee Coin Homi Bhabha

2010-11-26T22:32:00.000-08:00

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Homi Jehangir Bhabha (30 October 1909 – 24 January 1966) was an Indian nuclear physicist who played a major role in the development of the Indian atomic energy program and is considered to be the father of India's nuclear program. Bhabha was born into a prominent Parsi family, through which he was related to Dinshaw Maneckji Petit, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Homi K Bhabha and Dorab Tata.

After receiving his early education at Bombay schools and at the Royal Institute of Science, he attended Caius College of Cambridge University to pursue studies in mechanical engineering. After taking mechanical engineering, he pursued studies under Paul Dirac to complete the Mathematics Tripos. Meanwhile, he worked at the Cavendish Laboratory while working towards his doctorate in theoretical physics under R. H. Fowler.

During this time, he embarked on groundbreaking research into the absorption of cosmic rays and electron shower production. Afterward, he published a string of widely-accepted papers on his theories regarding cosmic ray showers.

World War II broke out in September 1939 while Bhabha was vacationing in India. He chose to remain in India until the war ended. In the meantime, he accepted a position at the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore, headed by Nobel laureate C. V. Raman. He established the Cosmic Ray Research Unit at the institute, and began to work on the theory of the movement of point particles. In 1945, he established the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in Bombay, and the Atomic Energy Commission of India three years later.

In the 1950's, Bhabha represented India in International Atomic Energy Forums, and served as President of the United Nations Conference on the Peaceful Uses of Atomic Energy in Geneva, Switzerland in 1955. He was awarded Padma Bhushan by Government of India in 1954. He later served as the member of the Indian Cabinet's Scientific Advisory Committee and set up the Indian National Committee for Space Research with Vikram Sarabhai.

In January 1966, Bhabha died in a plane crash near Mont Blanc, while heading to Vienna, Austria to attend a meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency's Scientific Advisory Committee.

PROOF SET - DR. RAJENDRA PRASAD 125TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY

2010-11-12T20:45:00.000-08:00

DR. RAJENDRA PRASAD 125TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY

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Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President of independent India. He was the President of the Constituent Assembly that drafted the Constitution. He had also served as a Cabinet Minister briefly in the first Government of independent India. Dr. Rajendra Prasad was one of the foremost disciples of Gandhiji and he played a crucial role in Indian freedom struggle.

Dr. Rajendra Prasad was born on December 3, 1884 in Ziradei village in Siwan district of Bihar. His father's name was Mahadev Sahay and his mother's name was Kamleshwari Devi. Rajendra Prasad was youngest among his siblings. Mahadev Sahay was a Persian and Sanskrit language scholar. Dr. Rajendra Prasad was greatly attached to his mother and elder brother Mahendra.

At the age of five Rajendra Prasad was, according to the practice in the community to which he belonged, put under a Maulavi who taught him Persian. Later, he was taught Hindi and arithmetic. At the age of 12, Rajendra Prasad was married to Rajvanshi Devi.

Dr. Rajendra Prasad was a brilliant student. He stood first in the entrance examination to the University of Calcutta, and was awarded a monthly scholarship of Rs.30. He joined the famous Calcutta Presidency College in 1902. Here his teachers included the great scientist Jagdish Chandra Bose and the highly respected Prafulla Chandra Roy. Later on he switched from Science to Arts and completed his M.A. and Masters in Law. Meanwhile, in 1905, Doctor, Rajendra Prasad was initiated into the Swadeshi Movement by his elder brother Mahendra. He also joined the Dawn Society run by Satish Chandra Mukherjee, and Sister Nivedita.

The arrival of Mahatma Gandhi on the Indian national scene greatly influenced Dr. Rajendra Prasad. While Gandhiji was on a fact-finding mission in Champaran district of Bihar, he called on Rajendra Prasad to come to Champaran with volunteers. Dr. Rajendra Prasad was greatly impressed by the dedication, conviction and courage that Gandhiji displayed. Gandhiji's influence greatly altered Dr. Rajendra Prasad's outlook. He sought ways to simplify his life and reduced the number of servants he had to one. He started doing his daily chores such as sweeping the floor, washing the utensils-the tasks he had all along assumed others would do for him.

After coming into contact with Gandhiji, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, immersed himself fully into the freedom struggle. He played a active role during Non-Cooperation Movement. Dr. Rajendra Prasad was arrested in 1930 while participating in Salt Satyagraha. He was in jail when on 15 January 1934 a devastating earthquake struck Bihar. Rajendra Prasad was released from the jail two days later and he immediately set himself for the task of raising funds and organizing relief. The Viceroy also raised a fund for the purpose. However, while Rajendra Prasad's fund collected over Rs.3.8million, the Viceroy could only manage one-third of that amount. The way the relief was organized, it amply demonstrated the administrative acumen of Dr. Rajendra Prasad. Soon after this Dr Rajendra Prasad was elected as the President of the Bombay session of the Indian National Congress. He was elected as Congress President again in 1939 in the following the resignation of Netaji Subash Chandra Bose.

In July 1946, when the Constituent Assembly was established to frame the Constitution of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected its President. Two and a half years after independence, on January 26, 1950, the Constitution of independent India was ratified and Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as India's first President. As a President, he used his moderating influence silently and unobtrusively and set a healthy precedent for others to follow. During his tenure as President he visited many countries on missions of goodwill and sought to establish and nourish new relationships.

In 1962, after 12 years as President, Dr. Rajendra Prasad retired, and was subsequently awarded the Bharat Ratna, the nation's highest civilian award. He spent the last few months of his life in retirement at the Sadaqat Ashram in Patna. Dr. Rajendra Prasad died on February 28, 1963.

PROOF SET - 100 RUPEE

2010-11-07T01:45:00.000-07:00

SHAHEED BHAGAT SINGH BIRTH CENTENARY (1907-2007)

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This proof set will become one of the rarest set in near future as the mint wrongly printed the name Bhagat Singh as Sagath Singh in Hindi. They released such few sets in error and they became hot item in the coin collecting market. Normally this type of error coins price will shoot up very soon easily.

PROOF SET - 100 RUPEE

2010-11-07T01:43:00.000-07:00

150 YEARS OF INDIA POST (RESTRIKE)

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How to Clean Old Coins

2010-10-18T10:58:00.000-07:00

The cleaning of old coins should be done in a manner that preserves their value. The coins get damaged either if they are rubbed or come in contact with abrasives. Another precaution that needs to be taken is to protect the coins from oil exuded by hands. Using latex gloves serves the purpose. Coins should be handled by their edges in order to protect the engravings from any kind of damage.

How to Clean Old Coins
Before cleaning a corroded coin, advice from a professional dealing in coins should be taken. Always begin with coins that have low value. It minimizes the risk of losing precious coins.

Gold Coins
In chemical terms, gold is considered a 'noble metal'; which means that the metal doesn't actively participate in chemical reactions. Thus, over time, gold develops just a light tone of orange-yellow color. Being chemically less active, gold is not discolored while cleaning. It is generally cleaned with warm soap-water. One should use distilled water for washing the coins. The coins after washing, should be dried carefully. A cotton wash-cloth is generally used to absorb water from the surface of the coin. The coin should not be rubbed in any case. This is because, even tiny particles can erode the surface of gold.

Silver Coins
Unlike the metal gold, silver participates actively in chemical reactions. The tone of silver coins turn deep brown to black as it gets older. Silver coins that are in circulation, appear to be dull gray. The unhanded parts of these coins turn black or deep gray in color.

The chemicals used to clean silver coins are vinegar, lemon juice, ammonia or acetone. In the process of cleaning, the coins are soaked in the liquid used for cleaning. The liquid removes any layer or encrustation over the surface of the coin. Coins are dried with a clean and soft cloth.

The silver coins should be kept away from chemicals such as sulfur. It prevents the oxidation which leads to the blackening of the coins. The coins should be preserved in special paper envelopes which prevent their reaction with sulfur.

Copper Coins
The copper coins react quickly to chemicals. Copper is the most active metal amongst those used for striking coins. The initial color or copper, when it is freshly minted out is pale orange. However, over time, it becomes brown. Cleaning of copper coins is done with the help of grape or olive oil. The coins are soaked in any of the above mentioned oil to clean the corroded or green-crusted coins. It may take a long time to free the coins off the chemical layer.

MS70, a synthetic product, can also be used in the cleaning of copper coins. The coins are soaked in this chemical and then washed in warm water. One can use a soft brush to clean the coins, after it is soaked. The cycle of soaking and cleaning could be repeated, until the desired result is obtained.

Nickel Coins
Old nickel coins have a gray appearance. Warm water, toothbrush and soap are needed for cleaning nickel coins. Washing in soap water, followed by cleaning with a soft toothbrush serves the purpose of cleaning nickel coins. To clean the stubborn stains, ammonia could be used. Ammonia should be mixed with distilled water, in a 3:1 proportion.

It requires a lot of patience in cleaning the coins. One cannot rush with the process of cleaning or else, he could end up ruining the precious coins. If necessary, expert guidance and help should be taken. In fact, if one is not sure about how to clean old coins properly, he shouldn't clean them.

Mughal Coin - MUHAMMED SHAH 1/4 RUPEE

2010-10-09T23:02:00.000-07:00

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These coins belong to 15-16 Century AD. MUHAMMED SHAH 1/4 RUPEE SILVER COINS, EACH WEIGHT APPROX 3.5 GRAMS.

I want to buy Mughal Period coins. My desire came to true when my one of the coin dealer called me and told that he had 4 coins of Mughal Empire Period. I was delighted and bought immediately. I think that it was a fair deal to buy this coins at that rate.

PROOF SET - "150 YEARS OF INDIA POST" (R-2010)

2010-10-08T15:09:00.000-07:00

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Kolkata mint issued re-strike of this set including with other 5 sets on 2010. This set was already issued when India Post celebrated its 150th year during 2004. Then what is the meaning to issue re-strike of the same set when India post celebrating its 156th year?

Govt Mints also now coming to make money by using the demand of their proof and unc set among the coin collectors.

Commonwealth games Delhi 2010 - New Coin Booking

2010-10-04T23:54:00.000-07:00

Kolkata mint is now opened new coin booking for commonwealth games Delhi 2010. The set consisting of 3 coins: Rs 100, Rs 5 and Rs 2 was released on the eve of the the games. Along with the commonwealth games set, rebooking is also open for 3 different sets: Rabindranath Tagore, Perarignar Annadurai and Rajendra Prasad.

Last date for the coin booking is 15th November 2010.

To Book the coin, Click Here.

One Rupee Coin - 2006

2010-10-03T12:15:00.000-07:00

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The coin posted above considered as a rarest coin of Republic India. This types of coins were minted through 2004, 2005 and 2006. But now we have only the coins of 2005 in circulation. The other two coins are not in circulation due to withdrawals by RBI to avoid some political problem (caused by BJP). The price of these coins of the year 2004 & 2006 are increasing rapidly day by day. I got it from my dealer in cheap rate.

Gold American Eagle Proof Coin

2010-09-18T01:19:00.000-07:00

Gold eagle proof were first minted in 1987. The United States Mint has annually minted the American Eagle Gold Proof since. The American Eagle Gold Proof is a collection series of four 22-karat coins. Each of the 4 sized collector gold proof coins bear the W mint-mark to indicate where they were minted.

West Point is the facility responsible for the entire family of American Eagle proof and uncirculated coins in gold, silver, and platinum.

The coin bears the distinctive designs of Augustus Saint-Gaudens rendition of Liberty, recognized as one of the worlds most beautiful designs, and sculptor Miley Busiek's equally majestic golden eagle scene meant to symbolize family tradition and unity.

The obverse or heads side of the proof coin shows Liberty with flowing hair and holding a torch in one hand and an olive branch in the other. The reverse or tails side of the coin has an image of a male eagle carrying an olive branch and flying above a nest with a female eagle and her hatchlings.

As is traditional, the proof coins have production limits in place. The one-ounce, half-ounce, quarter-ounce and tenth-ounce coins may be purchased separately or together in a four-coin set.

The price of collector proof coins will always exceed their bullion value. However, new bullion coin prices can move up or down based on their content. In fact, the U.S. Mint has suspended bullion coin sales several times to readjust their prices due to changing gold and platinum prices.

PROOF SET - CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI

2010-09-17T16:08:00.000-07:00

This one is the latest addition to my collection. I got this set for Rs 9,000,which is cheap comparing with the market price.

PROOF SET - 100 RS Coin for 150 years of Telecommunications

2010-09-13T21:30:00.001-07:00

150 YEARS OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

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Proof Set: 25 years of Independence - 1972

2010-09-04T11:30:00.000-07:00

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25 Years of Independence

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This set is one of the rarest proof set in my collection. That One Rupee coin in the box is now worth for more than 50,000 Rs. Luckily, I bought this entire set for just 1,500 Rs before 3 years. My Mom and relatives teased me that I became mad. But now I proved that coin Collection is not only a hobby but also a valuable investment.

PROOF SET: 100 Rs Shri Kamaraj

2010-08-27T10:05:00.001-07:00

This Proof Set is the new arrival to my collection. I got a good deal from my coin dealer as he offered this coin set for Rs 5000.

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1919 - 8 Anna BRITISH INDIA Coin

2010-08-14T21:40:00.000-07:00

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8 anna coin which was minted for only 2 years, 1919 and 1920. This coin was introduced in 1919 to replace the silver Half Rupee, because of the increased price of silver. It wasn't very popular, though, and due to this and a large number of counterfeits, it was discontinued in 1920 and withdrawn from circulation (it ceased to be legal tender in October 1924). In 1920 it was produced only at the Bombay mint.It is a rare coin for British India Coin collectors.

Note: I have two coins in this type after a long search.

NEW COIN RELEASE

2010-08-12T15:40:00.000-07:00

The following new coins were in queue to new release by Indian Mints. The notification from the mints for coin booking will come later. All coin collectors and Numismatists be ready to grab these coins.

1) 2010 new coins to mark 150 years of existence of the Income Tax department

2) 2010 100 years of Mother Teresa

3) 2010 Thanjavur Temple 1000 years

4) 2010 RBI platinum jubilee (NEW 75 Rupees, 10, 5, 2 Rs + 1 Rs.)

5) 2010 Commonwealth Games, to be held in New Delhi 2010

6) 2010 Vivekanand, Spiritual leader, Birth 150 years

Note: I already applied for Rabindranath Tagore, Rajendra Prasad, Perarignar Anna and 60 Years of Common Wealth sets. Now waiting to book the above mentioned sets.

RARE COINS OF REPUBLIC INDIA

2010-08-11T10:09:00.000-07:00

The following list is the rare coins of Republic India since Independence. Price of the few coins in the list already went above 1 lakh. We can't even imagine of buying those coins for our collection. We can buy atleast other rare coins for few thousands.

1) 1955 2 anna
2) 1960 1 rupee
3) 1970-1974 Big One Rupee coin
4) 1993 2 rupee land resource
5) 1996 5 Rupee INTERNATIONAL CROP SCEINCE CONGRESS
6) 2004 1 rupee (Plus symbol)
7) 2004 2 Rupee (National Integration)
8) 2006 5 Rupee Tilakji
9) 2007 5 Rupee (Plus symbol)

If you get any of these coins, then you are consider very lucky. Preserve that coin, it will be a treasure in your collection.

Mint Marks

2010-08-09T11:19:00.000-07:00

The responsibility for coinage vests with the Government of India in terms of the Coinage Act, 1906 as amended from time to time. The designing and minting of coins in various denominations is also the responsibility of the Government of India.

Coins are minted at the four India Government Mints at Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Noida. Apart from these Mints Indian Government has minted coins from foreign mints due to scarcity of Coins.

Mumbai Mint - The Mumbai Mint has a small dot or diamond mint mark under Date of the Coin.
Kolkata Mint - The Kolkata Mint has No Mint Mark beneath the date of coin.
Hyderabad Mint - The Hyderabad Mint has split diamond or a dot in diamond or five pointed STAR under the date of coin.
Noida Mint - The Noida Mint has a small or thick dot under the date of the Coin.

Foreign Mints
Taegu (Korea) Mint - The Taegu mint has a "Five Pointed Star"under the date of the coin but exactly below the first or Last Digits of dates 1985 (50 Paise) and 1997 (2 Rupees).
Royal London Mint - The Birmingham Mint has a small dot under the date of the coin but exactly below the First Digit of Date 1985 (1 Rupee).
Royal Canadian Mint, Ottawa - This Ottawa Mint has a "C" mint mark under the date of the coin.
Mexico Mint - The Mexico City Mint has an mint mark of M beneath O under the date of the coin.
Kremnica, Slovakia – This Mint has a mint mark of MK in circle below the date of the coin.
Moscow – This mint has a mint mark of MMD in oval below the date of the coin.

60 YEARS OF COMMONWEALTH - NEW COIN BOOKING

2010-08-08T04:08:00.000-07:00

Mumbai Mint started New Coin Booking and it will close on 31st August. If you want to book the Proof set and Uncirculated set, then visit: http://www.mumbaimint.in/coinbooking.aspx

Now new coin booking is going for:
60 years of Commonwealth (Uncirculated Coins) - Price is Rs. 2,310.00
60 years of Commonwealth (Proof Coins) - Price is Rs. 2,740.00

They mentioned in their site that they will deliver the coin set within 6 months. But it will happen very rare. They will send the coin set atleast 9 to 12 months.