Coins

Coins are an important part of numismatic collecting and represent the monetary history of different countries and time periods. Coin collectors often study coins based on historical periods, rulers, mint marks, metals, denominations and design varieties. Indian coins include coinage from the British India period as well as coins issued after independence under the Republic of India. Collectors also build collections of world coins, commemorative coins and historical coinage. Coin collecting provides insight into economic history, political changes and artistic design reflected in coinage over time.