UNC Set - 100 Rupee Coin Homi Bhabha

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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

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

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

150 YEARS OF INDIA POST (RESTRIKE)

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Mughal Coin - MUHAMMED SHAH 1/4 RUPEE

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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)

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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

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

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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

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

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

150 YEARS OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

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Proof Set: 25 years of Independence - 1972

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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

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

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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

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

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

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

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.

150 Rupee coin - First Time In India

Kolkata mint is releasing 3 proof set and unc set coins in the memorable of Rabindranath Tagore, Rajendra Prasad and Perarignar Anna.

150 Rupee coin - First Time In India

In that, Rabindranath Tagore proof and unc set will consist of 150 Rs coin and a 5 Rs coin. I think this is the first time 150 Rs coin being printed in India.

Rajendra Prasad and Perarignar Anna Sets will have 100 Rs and 5 Rs coins.

Booking Period

Coin bookings for these 3 sets are open from 19 July 2010 to 19 aug 2010. You can do your bookings on the Kolkata mint site: igmint.org

Why you need to buy these coin sets?

Those who wants to save their money for their future can invest in these coins. They will appreciate in their value over a long term. And, It will be a very safe investment too. In next 5 years, it will give you atleast 5 times return which other investment avenues can't give you.

History of Coins

The history of coins' extends from ancient times to the present, and is related to economic history, the history of minting technologies, the history shown by the images on coins, and the history of coin collecting. Coins are still widely used for monetary and other purposes.

All western histories of coins begin with their invention at some time slightly before or after 700 B.C. in Aegina Island [1], or according others in Ephesus Lydia 650 B.C. .

Since that time, coins have been the most universal embodiment of money. These first coins were made of electrum, a naturally occurring pale yellow mixture of gold and silver that was further alloyed with silver and copper.

Also, the Persian coins were very famous in the Persian and Sassanids era. Most notably, in Susa and in Ctesiphon.

Some of the most famous and widely collected coins of antiquity are Roman coins and Greek coins.
The Byzantine Empire minted many coins (see Byzantine currency), including very thin gold coins bearing the image of the Christian cross and various Byzantine emperors.

A tomb of the Shang Dynasty dating back to the 11th century B.C. shows what may be the first cast copper money Tong Bei. Coinage was in widespread use by the Warring States Period and the Han Dynasty.
Some of the earliest coins were beaten at the edges to imitate the shape of a cow, in indication of their value. Most coins are circular but some were rectangular. Also a lot of coins, especially in China had a hole through the center so they could be tied on to a string.

Silver Dirham of the Umayyad Caliphate, minted at Balkh in AH 111 (= 729/30 CE).

Some of the earliest coins to be made purely from silver and gold were the silver Dirham and gold Dinar in the early Islamic Caliphate from the 7th century.

If you need any details about Indian Coins, mail me to soselva@gmail.com.

SRI LANKA - 1000 RS COIN

SRI LANKA 1000 RS COMMEMORATIVE COIN - 2009

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10 RUPEE - HOMI BHABHA BIRTH DAY CENTENARY YEAR

HOMI BHABHA BIRTH DAY CENTENARY YEAR BI-METAL COIN - 2009

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TER-CENTENARY OF GUR-TA-GADDI (10 Rs Bi-Metal Coin)

SHRI GURU GRANTH SAHIB 10 RUPEE BI-METAL COIN UNC SET
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5 RUPEE - 60 YEARS OF COMMONWEALTH 2009

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