Committee to find ways of raising note and coin production: FM

Last Updated: Saturday, March 31, 2012, 22:56

An expert committee is being set by the Centre to suggest how to increase production of currency notes and coins, Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said on Saturday.

RBI to issue Rs 5 coins in Bhagat Singh's memory

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 21:28

RBI will soon bring out Rs 5 coin to commemorate freedom fighter and martyr Shahid Bhagat Singh.

London Olympics 50p coin to elucidate football’s offside rule

Last Updated: Friday, January 6, 2012, 09:40

The new 50 pence coins, which are a part of the Royal Mint collection will clarify football’s offside rule during the London Olympics.

Silver tumbles to 10-month low at below Rs 50,000/kg

Last Updated: Thursday, December 29, 2011, 15:17

Silver dipped below the Rs 50,000 mark after over 10 months on the bullion market here, Thursday today on poor industrial offtake, while gold plunged by Rs 540 on weak global cues.

World’s most expensive mince pie contains whale sugar and platinum coin

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 22, 2011, 19:24

A mince pie, which is believed to be the world’s most expensive, uses a mix of traditional ingredients from recipes dating back to the 17th century.

RBI to release new series of coins

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 27, 2011, 19:51

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will shortly put in circulation new coins of 50 paise, one rupee, two rupees, five rupees and ten rupees denominations.