New coins are being put into circulation regularly. But, there are some coins that are not meant to be used as legal tender but are a collector’s delight. The recent launch of the Rs. 1,000 ...

The Rs 1 coin, made of stainless steel, has a diameter of 21.93 mm, thickness of 1.45 mm, and weight of 3.76 grams. All coins are minted at Indian Government Mints (IGM) in Mumbai and Hyderabad.

Currently, thicker 5 rupee coins are not being produced. The Central Government and RBI have taken this decision. Only brass 5 rupee coins will be in circulation.

The Reserve Bank said on Monday, it will issue new coins of denomination 5 and 2 to commemorate the ongoing Commonwealth Games in New Delhi. These would go as legal tender. The RBI will shortly ...

The government has decided to introduce Rs 100 coin to commemorate the occasion of birth centenary of Carnatic singer Dr MS Subbulakshmi and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Dr MG Ramachandran.

The newly included coin of Rs 20 is a 12 sided coin with no serrations. It is of a 12-edged polygon shape (dodecagon). The outside diameter of Rs 20 coin is 27mm and weighs 8.54 grams.