Indian Coin Information

Numismatic Guides

All Guides
Guide 01
Republic India Coinage History
From the 1950 Lion Capital series through decimalization, Naya Paisa, and the 2022 Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav coins.
Guide 02
Anatomy of a Coin
Obverse, reverse, legend, rim, mint mark, edge, orientation — every element explained with a reference diagram.
Guide 03
Coin Grades
From Poor (P) to Mint State (MS-70) — grading classifications with a US/Canada vs UK comparison table.
Guide 04
Coin Rarity
Understanding Extremely Rare, Rare, Scarce, and Common classifications and what they mean for collectors.
Guide 05
Indian Government Mints
History and details of the four mints — Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Noida — and their specializations.
Guide 06
Mint Marks
Visual reference for all Indian coin mint marks across denominations and years — diamond, star, dot, and more.