New Commemorative Issue: 2012: 60 Years of Alipore Mint

[kansal888]

Dear Friends

You must be aware that Alipore Mint (Kolkata) was established in 1952. This year, it is celebrating its 60th Anniversary. 

There are some indications that mint might gift herself a brand new coin dedicated to herself. The denominations could be Rs 5 & Rs 60.

As far as I am aware, Kolkata mint was established 250 years back in 1757. In the year 1952, it was merely shifted to new premises at Alipore. The Alipore Mint was opened by the Honorable Finance Minister of Government of India Shree C. D. Deshmukh on the 19 March 1952. The full operation for the coinage and preparation of medals, decorations and badges started in Alipore Mint from this date.

I think it would be more appropriate if the mint had released 250th Anniversary coin in 2007.

My father served in defense services; so we changed cities every few years..I never knew that shifting to new premises called for such a huge celebration...

Regards
Sanjay Kansal

[kansal888]

If the above news is correct, Yogesh5101 could be the first winner of the PaisePagal's competition.

Lets wait and watch..    

[akhedia]

As per the latest information I have, this proposal has been approved and very soon we would see the First Rs.60 coin...

[The Oracle]

Fingers crossed for yogesh

cross some for yourself also the coin will come with a large bill 

[The Oracle]

Dear Friends

You must be aware that Alipore Mint (Kolkata) was established in 1952. This year, it is celebrating its 60th Anniversary. 

There are some indications that mint might gift herself a brand new coin dedicated to herself. The denominations could be Rs 5 & Rs 60.

As far as I am aware, Kolkata mint was established 250 years back in 1757. In the year 1952, it was merely shifted to new premises at Alipore. The Alipore Mint was opened by the Honorable Finance Minister of Government of India Shree C. D. Deshmukh on the 19 March 1952. The full operation for the coinage and preparation of medals, decorations and badges started in Alipore Mint from this date.

I think it would be more appropriate if the mint had released 250th Anniversary coin in 2007.

My father served in defense services; so we changed cities every few years..I never knew that shifting to new premises called for such a huge celebration...

Regards
Sanjay Kansal

another ridiculous comem

[kansal888]

another ridiculous comem

I agree with The Oracle. They should have issued the coin in 2007 on mint's 250th Anniversary. They missed the bus then. They are finding excuses to issue new coins..

[The Oracle]

I agree with The Oracle. They should have issued the coin in 2007 on mint's 250th Anniversary. They missed the bus then. They are finding excuses to issue new coins..

pretty soon all the coins will lose value.  i propose a new coin every week till all collectors leave the hobby. 

[kansal888]

Kolkata mint coin may be released on 31 Mar 2012? lets wait and see...

[asm]

They did not have time for the Bhagat Singh issue but to pat themselves on the back, they moved pretty fast on this one..........

Amit

[The Oracle]

They did not have time for the Bhagat Singh issue but to pat themselves on the back, they moved pretty fast on this one..........

Amit

bhagat singh will be released by 2020 in 16 mm in uknown metal composition.  the mint is older than railways looks like their math is pretty weak.  oh well

[kansal888]

bhagat singh will be released by 2020 in 16 mm in uknown metal composition.  the mint is older than railways looks like their math is pretty weak.  oh well

Who knows if the (baa baa black sheep) of Kolkata mint have already issued
three bags full (yes sir yes sir three bags full)
of Bhagat Singh coins and transferred them directly to the custody of
some coin dealer (who lives down the kolkata lane).
   

Our friend could keep them hidden in his vault till 2020.   
In 2021, our friend can sell each coin for Rs 2.0 lacs

(same thing happened in Land Vital Resource)

[The Oracle]

Who knows if the (baa baa black sheep) of Kolkata mint have already issued
three bags full (yes sir yes sir three bags full)
of Bhagat Singh coins and transferred them directly to the custody of
some coin dealer (who lives down the kolkata lane).
   

Our friend could keep them hidden in his vault till 2020.   
In 2021, our friend can sell each coin for Rs 2.0 lacs

(same thing happened in Land Vital Resource)

ok now quickly tell me why this cannot happen with bhagat singh ever 

[Coinsforever]

Sanjay, any news about this ? I googled a little without any luck

You may refer Gullak's latest issue of March 2012 , A brief report with image of Kolkatta mint (medal/coin) shown there.

No official notice from Mint so far.

Cheers

[repindia]

You may refer Gullak's latest issue of March 2012 , A brief report with image of Kolkatta mint (medal/coin) shown there.

No official notice from Mint so far.

Cheers

The picture shown there is actually a medal issued long back. Not saying that the same design could be used for the coin too. 

[Vivek]

Half page Diamond Jubilee Celebration advertisement is published in Today's Indian Express.
Pranab da will be chief guest. Function is scheduled today @5.30 pm.
Will the coins released today? any one attending the same?
Vivek