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	Modern Indian coins - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Stainless steel coinage of 10, 25 and 50 paise, was introduced in 1988 and in 1992, a new rupee coin was minted.
		This coin was smaller and lighter than the older rupee and was also made of stainless steel.
		However, it was in September, 1955 that the Indian Coinage Act was amended for the country to adopt a metric system for coinage.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Modern_Indian_coins (640 words)

	History of the rupee - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		For many years in the early and mid 20th century, the Indian rupee was the official currency in several areas that were controlled by the British and governed from India; areas such as East Africa, Southern Arabia and the Persian Gulf.
		The coins of Bengal were developed in the Mughal style and those of Madras mostly in a South Indian style.
		The new coins had the effigy of William IV on the obverse and the value on the reverse in English and Persian.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/History_of_the_rupee (2805 words)

	Indian Coins (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		This coin was smaller and lighter than the older rupee and was also made of stainless steel India issues several types of coins.
		The early european style coins were not popular outside their jurisdiction, and in 1717 the british obtained the right to strike their own rupees in the name of the mughal emperor.
		Coins are used for lower-valued units, and banknotes are used for the higher values.
	www.wwwtln.com /finance/99/indian-coins.html (1253 words)

	Karttikeya in Early Indian Coinage
		An uninscribed copper coin from Ujjain or Ujjainin in central India bears, on the obverse, a deity tentatively identified as Şiva or Kārttikeya.
		The profound impact of Kushan coins on Yaudheya currency is proved not only by the close resemblance between the Kārttikeya on the latter coins and the Mahāsena on the former but also by the fact that sometimes the Yaudheyas restruck the Kushan copper coins for use within their territory.
		Coins of these two types are mostly reported from the Kongu region of Tamilnadu and are believed to be among the earliest copper coins of the Wodeyars.
	murugan.org /research/suresh.htm (2851 words)

	Numismatics - Government Museum, Chennai
		Most of the North Indian coins are donated by North Indian Museums and institutions such as the Prince of Wales Museum, Bombay, the Asiatic Society, Nagpur, the U.P. Coin Committee, Indian Museum, Calcutta and so on.
		It is not possible to exhibit the coins in original to the public on grounds of safety.
		Therefore plaster cast impression of the coins are prepared and exhibited in the gallery.
	www.chennaimuseum.org /draft/gallery/04/num.htm (470 words)

	Kota's Coin Page - Indian Coin Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Indian coins usually mention the denomination in English and Hindi.
		All coins feature the Indian national emblem which is a replica of the Lion monument erected by the mighty emperor Ashoka in Sarnath.
		The two and five rupees coins are an exception to this and are made of Cupro-Nickel.
	www.kotacoins.com /indiInfo.htm (161 words)

	Varun Parekh's Coin Collection (Indian Coins)
		A mint is the place where coins are manufactured, as well as being a repository for the gold and silver bullion used to produce coins.
		This coin blank, or planchet, was placed between an upper and lower die, and a hammer blow incised the dies' designs on both faces.
		A coin that is corroded, scratched, holed (drilled through so that it can be hung on a chain), altered, artificially toned, "dinged" on the edge, or simply unattractive for the grade is less desirable than a "problem free" specimen.
	www.angelfire.com /on2/coins/numis.html (1174 words)

	INDIA: A WEBPAGE FOR THE ANCIENT COINS AND MEDIEVAL COINS OF INDIA
		Indeed, the history of the Indian subcontinent and it's coinage share the complexities as evident in presence of hundreds of dynasties and their attempt to issue distinct coinage over thousands of years.
		Modern research in numismatics led to discoveries which firmly established existence of numerous rulers (and on many occasions entire dynasty!), as no trace of their presence can be found today.
		You would see the gold coins of Kushana Dynasty and Gupta dynasty which are considered to be one of the finest gold coins of ancient world.
	www.med.unc.edu /~nupam (655 words)

	Mint Sets, Morgan Silver Dollars, Silver Proof Sets, Coin Values - Golden Eagle Coins
		We have always felt that Proof Sets have maintained their value over the years and since the proof coins in these sets are government sealed these coins will stand the test of time.
		These coins are widely collected and Silver Eagles are a great investment in Silver Bullion.
		Modern Commemoratives - Modern commemoratives have followed the pattern of the early commemorative coins as being a great collectible and a great memento for events in United States history.
	www.goldeneaglecoin.com (467 words)

	Open Directory - Shopping: Antiques and Collectibles: Coins: World Coins (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Coin Connection - Locates and supplies various coins made from various metals across the UK and worldwide.
		Coins of Tranquebar - Uno Barner Jensen describes and illustrates the coins of a Danish Colony in India 1620 - 1845, and coins of other European colonies of South India and Ceylon.
		Great Coin - Specializing in International coin collecting and note collecting for kids, with a emphasis on acquiring knowledge in the areas of history, geography and the world's written languages.
	dmoz.org /Shopping/Antiques_and_Collectibles/Coins/World_Coins (1439 words)

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		The most important feature of his coinage was introduction of a European-style coat of arms (partially resembled to arms of England) on reverse of coin, consisting of two fish, two lions, two flags, a Katar (a small dagger) surmounted with a crown symbolizing king.
		Hyderabad became a largest Indian state in British India and Nizams or rulers of this state were the richest men in world till 1940s.
		In 1686, king of Pallawa dynasty (ruled in modern Tamilnadu state) was defeated by a Ragunatha Tondaiman.
	www.med.unc.edu /~nupam/prince1.html (1314 words)

	PCGS eCollector
		Commemorative coins have always been popular with collectors, but thanks to PCGS grading, the Internet and the Set Registry, the modern commem market is now red hot and has a great future.
		Indian cents, Indian gold, or the Indian Head nickels of the past (or the Indian Head dollars of the recent, recent past).
		Coins may be submitted to all other PCGS grading levels at the show.
	www.pcgs.com /ezine/coins_dec03_02.html (1186 words)

	Coins of India from ancient times to the present
		The coins were made by taking a flat, though often irregularly shaped, piece of silver, cutting it to the proper weight, then applying a series of punches to the front of it, indicating where and when it was made.
		Today the coin is one of the least expensive early coins available, and represents one of the earliest approaches to the development of coinage.
		Most coins could only be used within the state they were issued and there was little standardization of the coins or denominations issued from state to state.
	www.joelscoins.com /india.htm (1676 words)

	Grading Coins - CoinGrading.com; Is It Proof?
		A coin which exists only as a proof, such as an 1895 Philadelphia mint Morgan dollar (if you believe, as I do, that all business strikes of that issue were melted) that is worn down to Very Good-8 grade, for example, would still merit the grade Proof-8.
		If you aren't sure if a coin is proof, and it has one or more lint marks, the chances are good that it is a proof.
		If you have any doubt, it is best not to buy the coin unless you know your dealer and he is willing to guarantee, in writing, that the coin you are purchasing is indeed a proof.
	www.coingrading.com /isitproof1.html (674 words)

	NGC - Coins We Grade (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The utilization of this report as a tool for assessing the population and value of certified numismatic coins in any character or grade is unreliable.
		Inexpensive coins which are not generally submitted for certification may appear scarce but are not.
		Certified coins are often removed from their holders without notice to the grading service.
	www.ngccoin.com /poplookup (178 words)

	Government Museum Chennai
		Therefore plaster cast and metal cast impressions of the coins are prepared and exhibited in the gallery.
		The modernisation of General Zoology galleries during 1980 AD, modernisation of Mammal Gallery by setting up large dioramas in 1999 AD were the improvements to the Zoological galleries.
		This newly organised Children’s Museum was inaugurated by His Excellency, Dr. P.C. Alexandar, Governor of Tamil Nadu on 11th April 1988 AD From the inception of the Children's Gallery in the mezzanine floor of the Natural History Block, the Curators of the Zoology Section were holding additional charge of it.
	www.chennaimuseum.org /draft/dept/dept.htm (5811 words)

	Coin Collecting FAQ Part 2
		For circulated coins the grade is primarily an indication of how much wear has occurred and generally does not take into account the presence or absence of dings, scratches, toning, dirt and other foreign substances (though such information may also be noted).
		While coin collecting is a rewarding hobby and is sometimes financially profitable, anyone purchasing coins with the expectation that they may be a good investment should understand and be prepared for the risks inherent in such investments.
		Coins composed primarily of a precious metal and with no significant value beyond that of the metal are one form of bullion.
	www.telesphere.com /faq2.html (8162 words)

	http:///www.nationalcoinvault.com - $5 Indian Head (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		First struck in 1908, Indian Head $5 gold half-eagles, along with their Indian Head $2.50 gold quarter-eagle brethren, are perhaps the most unique and fascinating coins ever minted in the United States.
		Unlike any other modern coins, these Indian Head gold coins feature an incuse design, meaning their images and inscriptions are actually cut into the coin surface.
		All other U.S. coins, before and since, are struck in bas-relief, meaning their designs are raised slightly above the surface fields.
	www.nationalcoinvault.com /_5_indian_ (246 words)

	20th Century U.S. Coins
		This cent coin was very controversial, as it was the first coin to bear the likeness of someone who had actually lived.
		The obverse design continues to be used today on American silver bullion coins (coins that are bought and sold for their intrinsic metal value).
		On the reverse is an eagle with folded wings perched on a bundle of arrows and an olive branch.
	www.rrcoins.net /20th_Century_Coins.htm (2598 words)

	Open Directory - Shopping: Antiques and Collectibles: Coins (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Coin Store Online - Offers, US coins and paper money, world coins and paper money, sets, commeratives, supplies and exonumia.
		Kelleys Coins - Dealer of US coins, mint sets and proof sets and coin collecting supplies, as well as gold and silver coins from Canada, Australia, China, Mexicao, Laos, Israel, Great Britain, and Austria.
		Ryedale Coins Numismatic Service - A UK based dealer selling coins from around the world including British, decimal, and ancient coins, notes and tokens.
	dmoz.org /Shopping/Antiques_and_Collectibles/Coins (962 words)

	eCoinPrices Current Coin Market Values
		is a guide to assist the coin buying public in determining values for all significant United States rare coins.
		The coin market is volatile and thinly capitalized.
		This Guide does not guarantee a profit nor guarantee against a loss for any coin you buy or sell based on the information contained within.
	www.ecoinprices.com (115 words)

	Coins
		US and Canadian coins, US currency, collector supplies, silver collector bars and rounds, coin jewelry.
		Specializes in buying and selling precious American and foreign coins, but trade in other items such as jewelry, estates, sports cards and other collectibles.
		Includes coin collecting books and supplies, rare coin exhibits, and numismatic resources for the collector.
	shopping.allfind.us /c/a1cf (183 words)

	Telesphere Numismatics - Collector Coins
		Coins of all denominations certified, graded and enscapsulated by independent companies.
		Coins in sections below have been graded by us to American Numismatic Association standards.
		All coins are backed by our 30 day return policy.
	www.telesphere.com /coins.html (62 words)

	DC2NET Coin Sites
		is a comprehensive worldwide resource for coin and currency related websites, which includes over 3200 listings.
		Coins Bought - Coins Appraised - Coins Sold - Jake's is the place for Coins!
		Includes tips for finding coin values with an emphasis on info useful to new collectors.
	www.dc2net.com /coins.htm (771 words)

	SportsCardShark.com eBay Store About My Store
		We have been in the coin business since 1962 and have expert ANA personnel on staff to assist you in building your collection.
		We are professionals that are well respected in the coin industry and stand behind every sale we make.
		We are professional coin dealers with 2 ANA members on staff.
	cgi3.ebay.com /ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=classicsports1 (327 words)

	IAL Search Center
		We provide rare coins to collectors, dealers, and museums in all parts of the world.
		World renowned as art auctioneers of the finest objects in the fine and applied arts, as well as coins, cars, wine, and collectibles.
		Coin Universe offers more information on coins that any other numismatic site on the web.
	www.internetauctionlist.com /Results.asp?CategoryID=25&LocationID=0 (468 words)

	Calgary Coin Gallery - ancient, medieval and modern coins and antiquities.
		Calgary Coin Gallery - ancient, medieval and modern coins and antiquities.
		Calgary Coin Gallery is pleased to bring you a selection of ancient, medieval and modern coins for all collector interests and budgets.
		We have an interesting selection of ancient Greek and Roman coins, Parthian, Sassanian, Islamic, Judaic, Celtic, Chinese, British and medieval Europe coins, and an extensive listing of Canadian coins.
	www.calgarycoin.com (133 words)

	Asia World Coins Coins Collecting Recreation
		Includes coin photos, articles, chop catalog with translation.
		- A comprehensive resource on the history of Indian coins from ancient to modern.
		- Collection includes the coins of the Indian subcontinent, of Southeast Asia as far as the Philippines, and certain ancient Central Asian coins.
	www.iaswww.com /ODP/Recreation/Collecting/Coins/World_Coins/Asia (201 words)

	PB Silver - United States coins & currency (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		coins, gold coins and silver dollars, are much in demand and do not stay in stock
		Currently our stock in 'better' U.S. coins is quite low and we are actively working to acquire new material.
		coins that you are looking for, chances are we can locate them for you or we may
	www.rcip.com /pbsilver/wizzc.html (286 words)

	Modern Coins of India (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Firstly an outline of the coins of modern India - what you might call the basics.
		Of course whenever I came across a quantity of Indian coins for sale there would always be some I didn't have already, just by the fact that there are so many different pieces to be had.
		It is often mentioned in the Indian news.
	www.wbcc.fsnet.co.uk /inmain.htm (336 words)

	PCGS Price Guide
		Please read this important information on the coin market, how to use this guide and how to link to this guide.
		The PCGS Price Guide is a guide to assist the coin buying public in determining values for all significant United States rare coins.
		Dannreuther is considered one of the top rare coin experts of all-time.
	www.pcgs.com /prices (321 words)

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