Yashlaxmi Numismatic Museum

Museum Address
47, Natraj Karvenagar, Pune, Maharashtra
City
Pune
State
Maharashtra
Pin Code
411052
Phone Number
9423576607
When was the museum established?
2010
Main category
Numismatic
Briefly describe the history of the museum, its collection and donors.

The Yashlaxmi Numismatic Museum houses Mr Narendra Tole's vast personal collection of coins and notes. He began collecting coins when he was very young, and the museum now has a systematically arranged assortment of currencies from countries like France, Australia and Canada. In total, the museum possesses 60,000 notes along with 25,000 coins from 220 countries across the globe.

The museum is a part of Mr Tole's house, and the owner himself gives visitors tours of his collection. He has won several accolades and was the Chairperson of the Numismatics Society. His name is also noted in the Limca Book of Records for being the most avid coin collector in India.

Photography
Yes
Videography
Yes
Cafeteria
No
Museum shop
No
Wheelchair friendly
Yes
Restroom
Yes
Drinking water
Yes
Locker room
No
Parking
Yes
Information in Braille
No
Workshops/seminars/lectures
Yes
Garden/picnic area
No
Audio/visual guides
No
Guided tours
Yes
Library and archives services
No
IT facilities ( Photocopying, printing, computer )
No
Auditorium
No
Conference/ Seminar hall
No
Museum membership
No
Conservation lab
No
Research lab
No
Who manages the museum?
Private Organization
Person-in-charge of the museum
Owner
First Name
Narendra
Last Name
Tole
Mobile no.
9423576607
What is the average duration to see the museum?
3-4 hours
Map your museum’s correct location on the map given below.

18.4920443, 73.8236438

Is the museum currently closed?
No
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The Yashlaxmi Numismatics Museum
Gallery Images
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Some of the coins housed in the museum are not from India. Pictured here is a rare collection from Australia.

 

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Collection of coins from Australia
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Description of the Image

This section of the museum hosts a collection of coins from India and around the world, arranged in chronological order.

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Overview of the museum
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This cabinet shows the collections of various Indian notes from over the years.

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Cabinets of notes and coins
Entry Fee
Not Applicable
Getting there
The museum is a part of Mr Tole's house and is located in a residential colony in Karve Nagar. It can be reached by cab or rickshaw. It is 30 minutes from the railway station and 45 minutes from the airport.
Opening Days
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Public holidays
Opening Time
05:00 p.m.
Closing Time
08:00 p.m.