We have to deal with coins of 1, 2, 5 and 10 rupees every day. But, every thing written on this coin and every symbol made has a meaning, which more than half the country is unaware of. Have you ever noticed that what the special symbols made in coins tell the reality. If not, then yes. The special symbols made on the coins show where it came from.
India has four mints
Let us tell you that there are four mints in India, which have the right to make coins. These are Mumbai Mint, Calcutta Mint, Hyderabad Mint and Noida Mint. The coins come out from here in the market. The oldest mints in the country are the Calcutta and Mumbai Mints. Both were established by the British government in the year 1859.
What is mint
Mint is the factory where the currency is manufactured by the government of the country, or under the authority given by it.
Which are 4 Mints?
Hyderabad Mint Hyderabad Mint was established in the year 1903 by the government of Hyderabadi Nizam. In the year 1950, the Government of India took it under its control. Noida Mint Noida Mint was established in 1986 and from 1988 onwards, manufacturing of stainless steel coins started.
India’s oldest mint
Mumbai Mint Mumbai Mint is also one of the oldest mints in India. It was built by the British. Even at that time, Mumbai was a good area for the economic aspects of the British. Calcutta Mint Calcutta Mint was started during the British rule. Coins were produced for the first time in this mint in the year 1859. However, the coin made at that time was taken by the British government with it.
star mark and diamond shape
On the coins of Hyderabad Mint, there is a star mark below the date. There is also a dot diamond shape mark in some. The diamond below the date written in the coin and the mark of the dot in the middle is also of Hyderabad Mint.
