Rare coins and currency notes, a few dating back to the old centuries, displayed at a coin exhibition here, turned out to be a big draw for numismatists from different parts of the country. The 19th edition of Jamcoin, a three-day exhibition by the Coin Collector's Club in Jamshedpur offered at the Mohan Ahuja stadium proved to be a big hit. The exhibition was inaugurated on January 19.
Supported by Jusco's campaign--Zimmedaar Nagrik, Zimmedaar Shahar, not only numismatists in the city found their interest at the attractive and interesting Jamcoin, but also students.
“Collection of coins is not only a great hobby but it is also an investment. The coins are priceless for their historical value,” said Kalyan Guha, secretary of the club. Other than bringing numismatists together, the exhibition also generated awareness about the significance of coins. He added that sometimes valuable gold and silver coins are destroyed only to obtain the metal.
Euro Coins , commemorative coins , proof coins, coins on Sports, coins on great personalities have been also displayed at the exhibition.
The Coin Collector's Club also organised an inter school quiz competition today where six teams from five schools reached the final stage. Jusco School, South Park emerged as the winners. The coins issued by various kingdoms that ruled India in the past, foreign stamps, coins and currency notes issued on diverse themes and subjects were all put for display here.