New Commemorative Issue: 2008: Ter Centenary of Gur Ta Gaddi

[MS]

I had not yet ordered the UNC set from Hyderabad. I visited the mint website, downloaded the PDF and noticed the booking window closed on the 12 of December. It was open only for a month between 12-Nov to 12 Dec. I thought mint bookings are open for 3 months generally.

[asm]

I thought mint bookings are open for 3 months generally.

They mention that they have the right to stop accepting booking at their conveniance.

Amit

[Bimat]

Too,too bad.I was planning to send them the DD in next week I haven't visited the dealers here in last couple of months because of exams,so have no idea if they are already having these sets.Will be visiting the coin market in next week,will see if I can get these two there..

Aditya

[MS]

Too,too bad.I was planning to send them the DD in next week

LOL Me too, I was taking a wait and watch approach. Now it seems like this is going to cost us at least twice as much to get.

[UK Decimal +]

Why not try a new approach.   Tell them that you were just about to start trading with them on a regular basis but that they seem to have closed.   The appeal of money might stir them into re-opening the offers, and if a number of people tell them that they are losing business, it might help.

Bill.

[asm]

Bill,
Here we are up against government officials not businessmen. The only work most of these can do well is find excuses not to work.
Show them a possibility of making more money and he will first think...God, will I need to work more? He will straight way start looking for excuses.

Amit

[UK Decimal +]

Yes, I completely understand.   Please believe me, I do not want to start a war here, but I have noticed similar attitudes where certain people have entered British companies and organisations.   I fully admit that if I have real business to transact, I always look for an British person and will wait until one is free.

Remember two quotations.   "Rules are made for the guidance of wise men and observance by fools" (British railway tradition), and, referring to polititions, "Don't vote for any of them, then they'll have to get proper jobs" (Jasper Carrott).

Happy New Year!

Bill.

[asm]

Yes, I completely understand.   Please believe me, I do not want to start a war here, but I have noticed similar attitudes where certain people have entered British companies and organisations.   I fully admit that if I have real business to transact, I always look for an British person and will wait until one is free.

Bill,
I do not fully agree with your statement, at least in the Indian context. An Indian, outside of his country, is amongst the most hardworking and honest guy. But as soon as he set foot on Indian soil, his colours change. He starts complaining about everything.

.......and, referring to polititions, "Don't vote for any of them, then they'll have to get proper jobs" (Jasper Carrott).

Unfortunately, you have no choice. A new law, recently passed in the state of Gujarat (western India - where I reside) makes voting compulsory. Now they plan to introduce a row on the electronic voting machines which says 'None of the above'

Happy New Year!
Bill.

A happy new year to all.

PS: sorry for moving at a tangent on the topic.

[UK Decimal +]

Bill,
I do not fully agree with your statement, at least in the Indian context. An Indian, outside of his country, is amongst the most hardworking and honest guy. ...

I quite agree with what you say.   That is why I put certain people in my message.   Much of the problems here seem to me to be caused by people from other countries near you.   I have some good Indian friends here, particularly Nisha at the local Post Office who keeps any unusual coins for me.   My local newsagent, also from India, is very helpful too.   I have no complaints about people from India.

I believe that we should all be friends and the people in Ilford are probably far more mixed than in any other town that I can think of.   In general, we all get along together well, and that is how it should be.   I certainly mean no offence here, which is why I chose the phrase certain people to try to show that I just try to find the person who will be best able to deal with my problem.

As always, best wishes,

Bill.

[asm]

Hello Freinds,

Here are the first images of 10 Rupee coin from Hyderabad Mint. They are being auctioned on ebay for more than Rs. 550. 
Thanks to you, Mr. Kansal. We know where to get these coins for less. 

Abhay

Will any forum member who has ordered these sets keep us updated if they receive these sets directly from the mint?

Amit

[mumbapuri]

hello abhay.. nice info and pics... thx for sharing... i  esp like the 10r reverse on the commer unc...

[Figleaf]

Non-relevant anecdote on Indian ingenuity.

ABN-AmRo, a large Dutch bank, had an office in one of the Gulf states, in which a gentleman of Indian persuasion worked. The bank did not accept Indian rupees at the time, because they were inconvertible. Our hero got permission from his employers to start an INR business for his own account in the office of the bank. It worked wonderfully. He had seen correctly, that the transactions were small and generally going both ways. He was a magnet for Indians, so the bank gave him excellent financing facilities and he made a decent profit. In the end, he got homesick and went home, but he is still a banking legend: the man who could do the impossible.

Peter

[asm]

Peter,
For many years before the controls on the Indian Rupee were lifted, Amsterdam airport was the only one (except for some shops in Singapore) which changed Indian Rupees to Local Curriencies / US$. Most Indians travelling abroad prefered KLM so that they could convert the Indian Rupees. In those days, there was a restriction on the amount of foreign exchange available for personal use during travel abroad.

Amit

[Bimat]

Delivery of these UNC sets has been started now,a few collectors in Mumbai have got their sets about week ago.Amit,you may get your set soon.

Aditya

[asm]

Aditya,
Great news. I await the receipt of the first UNC coins from the Hyderabad Mint.
Amit

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