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Coin sale scam in India: Victims lose lakhs after falling for rare coin fraud online
September 13, 2025 9:03 am
In recent months, a disturbing wave of coin-related scams has preyed on unsuspecting individuals across India. Tempting Facebook ads promise lakhs and even crores for old coins, and people are easily lured into these schemes. In this week’s edition of The Safe Side, we look at how these scams work and how to stay safe.
Maharashtra: Meet the numismatist whose collection boasts 1,000 Shivaji Maharaj era coins
February 18, 2025 11:13 pm
Parag’s fascination with numismatics began in 2008 when his uncle gifted him a coin from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s era
Know Your City | Vadodara’s brush with coins of the past
November 18, 2024 9:41 am
The Baroda Heritage Trust organises a heritage week tracing Vadodara’s journey in time, through coins collected by Zubair Motiwala.
US-based doctor’s fascination for rare coins leads to an impressive collection
April 26, 2024 6:32 pm
Dr Navin Shah has coins from all dynasties and series spanning from 600 BC to 2022 AD
Collectors clamor for rare Queen Elizabeth coins and notes
September 22, 2022 10:44 am
Coin dealers say demand for rare-issue notes and coins - such as such as a pre-World War Two Canadian $20 bill featuring Elizabeth as a child or Australia's Platinum Jubilee 50-cent coin -- has surged since the queen died in Scotland on Sept. 8
Queen Elizabeth II's signature features on limited-edition £5 coins for the first time
August 12, 2022 2:41 pm
According to the illustrator, her signature is "symbolic", "an instrument of state" and "her personal promise and commitment"
UK Royal Mint launches two special coins to commemorate Alice in Wonderland's 156th year
July 06, 2021 8:58 pm
The first coin features Alice and the Cheshire Cat, based on Sir John Tenniel’s original illustrations of the book
Commemorative coins: How Indian currency has served as a publicity tool
September 13, 2017 7:16 pm
India issued its first commemorative coin series back in 1964 in the honour of India’s first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru. It was the same year of Nehru’s passing away. Over the last 53 years, commemorative coins have been issued for various reasons--some as uncirculated collectors items and others for mass circulation.
Can you guess how many coins is this spectacular tabletop made of?
December 12, 2014 4:31 pm
Have you ever thought of something as crazy and creative as a tabletop designed with just coins.
One in eight Brits doesn't carry cash,prefer cards
August 03, 2011 5:52 pm
Trend towards cards is potential goldmine for banks,as they charge fee for every transaction.
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The tiny coins that made history
August 24, 2026 11:25 am
From ancient Greece to modern Croatia, discover the tiniest coins ever minted and the fascinating history behind them.
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