Republic India Mint-Wise Collection
                     📄 Title: Indian Coins and Stamps – Republic India Mint-Wise 
Collection
Introduction:
The Mint-wise collection of Republic India coins offers a detailed 
insight into the coin production facilities that shaped India’s modern 
currency system. From 1950 onward, coins were minted in various 
government-owned mints across the country. A mint-wise coin 
collection is essential for numismatists who seek to understand coin 
variations, mint marks, and production differences over time.
Major Mints of Republic India:
Establish Current 
Mint Location Mint Mark
ed Status
Mumbai 
● (Dot) 1829 Active
(Bombay)
Kolkata No mint 
1757 Active
(Calcutta) mark
Hyderabad ★ (Star) 1903 Active
♦ 
Noida 1988 Active
(Diamond)
Understanding Mint Marks:
 ● (Dot) – Found below the date, signifies Mumbai Mint
 No Mark – Indicates Kolkata Mint
 ★ (Star) – Denotes Hyderabad Mint
 ♦ (Diamond) – Marks coins from Noida Mint
Some special proofs and uncirculated coins may also carry additional 
design elements or alternate marks.
Why Collect Mint-Wise Coins?
✅ Identify Variants – Many coins have year-and-mint specific variations
✅ Educational Insight – Learn about India’s minting infrastructure
✅ Value Differentiation – Certain mints have produced rarer versions
✅ Enhance Your Set – Expand from year-wise to mint-wise for depth
Mint-Wise Coin Examples:
Coin Yea Mumb Kolkat Hyderab Noid
Type r ai a ad a
198 No 
1 Rupee ● ★ —
5 mark
199 No 
50 Paise ● — ♦
0 mark
2 199
● — ★ ♦
Rupees 2
Tips for Collectors:
 Use magnifiers to spot tiny mint marks
 Organize by denomination, year, and mint
 Include mint certificate coins from official sets
 Watch for errors or die variations unique to specific mints
Stamp Pairing Suggestions:
Mint Theme Matching Postal Stamp
Bombay Mint Historic Mumbai or Industrial India 
(1829) Stamp
Kolkata Mint British India or East India Company 
(1757) Stamp
Heritage Architecture or Telangana 
Hyderabad Mint
Stamp
Modern Infrastructure or Technology 
Noida Mint
Stamp
Conclusion:
A Republic India Mint-wise Coin Collection transforms your 
numismatic interest into a specialized and historically rich pursuit. By 
understanding the role of each mint, collectors gain a deeper appreciation
for India’s currency production system and the subtle yet important 
differences that define collectible value.