Indian Institute of Research Numismatic Studies
| Place | Nasik |
|---|---|
| State | Maharashtra |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1987 |
| Museum Type | Numismatic / Archaeological / Educational |
| National Importance Museum | No |
| Address | Nashik - Trimbak Road, Near Anjaneri Village, Maharashtra 422213 |
| Visiting Time | 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM (Daily Closed on National Holidays) |
| Entry Fee | Adults: ₹100 Children (5–13 years): ₹60 |
Museum Introduction
Founded in 1980 by numismatist Dr. Parmeshwari Lal Gupta and industrialist K.K. Maheshwari, this institute is a premier center for the study of Indian coinage. Located near Anjaneri Hill in Nashik, it houses the Shanti-Krishna Museum of Money & History, which serves as a specialized research hub and public educational space for Indian monetary history.
General Collections
An extensive collection of Indian currency from the 6th century BCE to the present day. This includes punch-marked coins, cast-die coins, and colonial and republic era currency, supplemented by dioramas of ancient minting techniques, photographs, and replicas.
Unique Historical Collections
Features a world-class Photo Cardex system containing over 150,000 documented coin photographs and descriptions, as well as rare fossilized remains from the Jurassic era and Harappan archaeological artifacts used as primitive currency.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | The institute is considered the only one of its kind in Asia dedicated to numismatic research; it offers specialized training programs in epigraphy, palaeography, and archival studies. |
| Artifacts | Imperial Punch-marked coins, Kushana gold coins, Mughal Mehrabi coins, British India currency notes, and Harappan terracotta seals. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details |
+91 2594 233301 +91 2594 233302 |
| Email ID |
info@inhcrf.org director@inhcrf.org |