Question

The coins are minted in mints owned by the Govt. of India: 
• [(A).] Mumbai 
• [(B).] Hyderabad 
• [(C).] Kolkata 
• [(D).] Noida 
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 
 

• A. (A) and (B) only.
• B. (B) and (C) only.
• C. (A), (C) and (D) only.
• D. (A), (B), (C) and (D).

Hint:

To identify where an Indian coin was minted, look closely at the symbol below the year of minting:
- Diamond \(\rightarrow\) Mumbai
- Star \(\rightarrow\) Hyderabad
- Round Dot \(\rightarrow\) Noida
- No Mark \(\rightarrow\) Kolkata

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
In India, the minting of coins is a sovereign function managed under the Coinage Act, 2011.
The Government of India has the sole right to design and mint coins of all denominations.
These coins are produced at specialized industrial facilities known as mints, which are operated by the India Government Mint, a unit of the Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL).

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
The Government of India operates exactly four mints across the country:
1. India Government Mint, Mumbai (A): Established in 1829, this is one of the oldest mints in India. It is located in Maharashtra and is known for producing commemorative coins and medals alongside circulating coins.
2. India Government Mint, Kolkata (C): Originally established in 1757, the modern facility at Alipore was opened in 1952. It is a major minting unit located in West Bengal.
3. India Government Mint, Hyderabad (B): Originally established in 1803 by the Nizam of Hyderabad, the modern mint at Cherlapally was opened in 1997 in Telangana.
4. India Government Mint, Noida (D): Established in 1988 in Uttar Pradesh, this is the newest of the four mints. It was the first in India to introduce stainless steel coin minting.
Each mint marks the coins it produces with a unique symbol (mint mark) located below the year of issue (e.g., a diamond for Mumbai, a star for Hyderabad, no mark for Kolkata, and a small dot for Noida).
Because all four cities contain active Government of India mints, all statements (A), (B), (C), and (D) are correct.

Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct combination is (A), (B), (C) and (D), matching Option (D).