A seven-day exhibition on Indian civilisation coins and currencies of other countries was inaugurated by Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia at the All India Fine Arts & Craft Society (AIFACS) on Monday. The exhibition displays Indian civilisation coins and currencies of 100 countries, stamps, and many other historical artifacts.
According to the Royal Numismatic Society which has organized the exhibition, the week-long exhibition invites numismatic enthusiasts to the event to take a dive into the history of India and many other countries while adding fascinating rarities to their existing numismatic collection. Exhibition will conclude on May 20.
On this occasion, Sisodia said that numismatic is a “direct source” to learn history.
“The attendees will be able to witness a chronological display of Delhi from 4-6 BC to 1947 encapsulating the evolution of the capital through mindboggling works of art,” the society said in a statement.
It stated that the exhibition will also feature classical numismatic gallery along with coins, notes and stamps of Republic of India and many other nations.
“Other major attractions of the exhibition include sale of marvellous paintings of high historical and aesthetic significance by renowned artists and display of numismatic exhibits featuring Sachin Tendulkar's century dates, sporadic collections of copper state coins, misprinted coins, and notes and more,” it stated.
Besides antique collectables and numismatics, there will be free educational programmes for history enthusiasts, like-minded hobbyists and students can look forward to, it stated.
“These events include a workshop by Prof Gautam Jantkal, lectures and seminars on historical currencies and coins by leading numismatists and researchers,” it added.