Indian Numismatic Historical And Cultural Research Foundation

As part of its educational mission, INHCRF operates the 'Shanti-Krishna Museum of Money & History,' originally a coin museum, now expanded with Government support. It offers diverse exhibits, from numismatics covering 2,500 years of Indian history to natural history with fossils, archaeological displays, and cultural panels featuring Ganjifas and puppetry. Well-curated displays ensure an informative experience for all ages, making it an enriching destination for both casual and in-depth exploration of India's heritage and history.

INHCRF is actively involved in archaeological and anthropological work, meticulously documenting rock art sites across India and exploring the Chambal Basin to collect archaeological artifacts. Collaborations with institutions like the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research and the British Museum have led to significant archaeological discoveries and historical revisions. The organisation has also partnered with the University of Warsaw for explorations in Nalasopara. Independently, INHCRF has conducted projects on tribal ethnography, cultural festivals, and art in various regions. Moreover, the foundation plays a vital role in guiding and supporting students, research scholars, and academicians by providing research materials, field training, work experience, and academic assistance.

INHCRF initially focused on promoting studies and research in Indian numismatics, establishing a global research resource centre with an extensive photographic database, a comprehensive library, and awareness programs. The organisation's research journal, Numismatic Digest, is internationally renowned, and its publications enjoy a global readership. INHCRF has transitioned towards interdisciplinary research, particularly emphasizing Indian Ocean Trade, and is well-equipped to meet evolving scholarly requirements. it welcomes scholars, students, and collaborative projects from universities, museums, and societies. Over the years, INHCRF has undertaken collaborative projects, documented museum coin holdings, and contributed to exhibitions and catalogues. Notably, it assisted in setting up the RBI Monetary Museum and continues to play a significant role in promoting numismatic studies in India.

INHCRF offers both 7-day residential workshops and one-day outreach workshops nationwide in the fields of numismatics and archaeology. Additionally, the organisation provides guidance and assistance to students working on projects or research papers related to archaeology, anthropology, ethnography, sociology, numismatics, and related subjects assigned by their colleges or universities, benefiting many students.

INHCRF possesses a renowned print library globally acknowledged for its Indian numismatics collection. With archaeological, historical, Indological, and epigraphic publications, it's an invaluable resource for historians, numismatists, archaeologists, and more. The library includes Indian and international journal issues. An 'Offprint Section' offers over 6500 articles from various journals. Notably, it holds an extensive photographic archive of over 300,000 Indian coins, ranging from private collections to trade coins, spanning ancient to contemporary times. A 'News Clipping Section' contains over 12,500 classified news items. The 'Document Archives' holds over 1,00,000 papers from scholars and students, including correspondence and unpublished materials. Donations from esteemed scholars have enriched the library, making it vital for numismatics, archaeology, epigraphy, anthropology, Indology, and related fields.