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Some of the collected rare coins
A resident of Kabisuryanagar named A. Brahmananda Achary, has attracted admiration for his dedication to preserving India’s numismatic history. Residing in Ganjam district, he has painstakingly amassed a wide collection of rare coins, sources said on Saturday.
Brahmananda has collected several coins including the golden coin, Hanuman coin, one paise and two paise coins, which were in circulation as legal tenders long ago.
According to sources, these rare coins, once integral to everyday transactions throughout the country, have mostly disappeared from circulation and now reside in the pages of history books or occasionally in private displays.
Such coins are of particular interest to numismatic enthusiasts and represent a tangible connection to past economies and cultures.
Brahmananda’s passion for coin collection afforded him a unique reputation, supplementing his identity as a committed social worker. His collection spans domestic and international currencies that have been phased out, offering a comprehensive glimpse into the evolution of monetary systems over time.
There is now an increasing appeal within the local community for government backing to facilitate a public exhibition of his collection. This would enable Brahmananda to display his collection more extensively, engaging wider audiences and fostering a deeper appreciation of India’s rich monetary past.
Brahmananda aims to inspire younger generations by sharing this legacy of numismatics, preserving it as an educational resource for years to come.
“I had started collecting coins in my childhood days. Then, I used to collect coins thrown by pallbearers during cremation procession as per Hindu customs. I have three rare coins that belonged to the AD, CE, and Mughal days. I possess a coin of the ancient times, which is handmade as there were no mints,” Brahmananda told OTV.
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