India's currency production is managed by multiple specialized facilities under the Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL), a Government of India enterprise.
Four major mints across India produce coins for circulation, commemorative issues, and medals.
Four currency note presses handle the printing of Indian banknotes with advanced security features.
Established in 2006, SPMCIL is a Government of India enterprise that operates all major mints and currency presses in India. It ensures the production of coins, currency notes, and other security documents with the highest standards of quality and security.
India operates four major coin mints that produce circulation coins, commemorative coins, medallions, and other numismatic products.
The Mumbai Mint, originally known as the Bombay Mint, is one of India's oldest operational mints. Established during the British colonial period, it has been a cornerstone of Indian currency production for nearly two centuries.
Address: India Government Mint, Fort, Mumbai - 400001, Maharashtra
Phone: +91-22-2266-1100
Established: 1829
Mint Mark: ♦ (Diamond), "B" (Historical), "BOM" (Modern issues)
The Kolkata Mint, formerly Calcutta Mint, is India's oldest mint and has the distinction of being the first mint established by the East India Company. It has played a crucial role in Indian monetary history for over 265 years.
Address: India Government Mint, 1A, Clive Street, Kolkata - 700001, West Bengal
Phone: +91-33-2231-4358
Established: 1757
Mint Mark: No mark (Primary), "C" (Historical), "CAL" (Modern issues)
The Hyderabad Mint was established during the reign of the Nizams and later integrated into the Indian monetary system. It represents the rich numismatic heritage of the Deccan region.
Address: India Government Mint, Saifabad, Hyderabad - 500004, Telangana
Phone: +91-40-2323-4561
Established: 1903
Mint Mark: "H" (Primary), "HYD" (Modern), ★ (Star - special issues)
The Noida Mint is India's newest and most technologically advanced coin production facility. Built to meet the growing demand for coins in the 21st century, it represents the future of Indian minting.
Address: India Government Mint, A-12/A, Sector 1, Noida - 201301, Uttar Pradesh
Phone: +91-120-251-8900
Established: 2008
Mint Mark: "N" (Primary), "NOIDA" (Full text), ⬤ (Dot), ⬟ (Pentagon - special editions)
India's currency notes are printed at four specialized facilities equipped with the most advanced security printing technology.
The Currency Note Press in Nashik is India's oldest currency printing facility. Established during British rule, it has been the backbone of Indian currency production for nearly a century.
Address: Currency Note Press, Nashik Road, Nashik - 422101, Maharashtra
Phone: +91-253-231-2345
Established: 1926
Operated by: SPMCIL
Bank Note Press Dewas was established to meet the growing demand for currency notes in post-independence India. It has been a key contributor to India's currency security and production capacity.
Address: Bank Note Press, Dewas - 455001, Madhya Pradesh
Phone: +91-7272-232-100
Established: 1974
Operated by: SPMCIL
Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran (BRBNM) Mysore was established as a joint venture between RBI and SPMCIL to enhance India's currency printing capacity with state-of-the-art technology.
Address: BRBNM Ltd., Mysore - 570008, Karnataka
Phone: +91-821-249-8000
Established: 1995
Operated by: BRBNM (RBI + SPMCIL JV)
BRBNM Salboni is India's newest currency printing facility, built with cutting-edge technology to meet the demands of modern currency production and security requirements.
Address: BRBNM Ltd., Salboni - 721132, West Bengal
Phone: +91-3227-252-000
Established: 2014
Operated by: BRBNM (RBI + SPMCIL JV)
India has a rich history of minting that includes several historical facilities that played important roles in the past.
Period: 1862 - 1869
Location: Chennai (formerly Madras), Tamil Nadu
Significance: Operated for a short period during British rule, produced silver coins with 'M' mint mark
Current Status: Closed, historical significance only
Period: Various periods until 1947
Notable Examples: Mysore, Travancore, Baroda, Gwalior
Significance: Produced coins for various princely states before independence
Current Status: Integrated into Indian monetary system or closed
Period: 16th - 18th centuries
Notable Locations: Delhi, Agra, Lahore, Surat
Significance: Produced gold mohurs and silver rupees during Mughal empire
Current Status: Historical archaeological sites
Annual production data and capacity of Indian mints and currency presses.
Advanced security measures implemented across all Indian mints and currency presses.
