The Department of Commerce organized an educational field visit to the RBI Monetary Museum in Mumbai for S.Y. B.Com. students. The purpose of this visit was to enhance students’ understanding of India’s monetary history, banking evolution, and the role of the Reserve Bank of India in regulating the financial system.
The teacher in-charge Dr. Anaya A. Markandeya through an official email communication to the museum authority booked a slot for students in the afternoon. Accordingly, all students along with the teacher gathered in the AV hall of the museum. The AV film on the evolution of currency and Indian Financial System was shown to the students. Then students were guided through various sections of the museum:
- Ancient Currency Section:
Students observed early forms of money such as barter systems, cowries, and punch-marked coins used in ancient India. - Coinage Evolution:
The museum displayed coins from different dynasties including Maurya, Gupta, Mughal, and British periods, highlighting changes in design, material, and inscriptions. - Paper Currency Section:
A detailed display of Indian currency notes from pre-independence to modern times was presented. Students learned about security features like watermarks, security threads, and micro printing. - RBI Functions Exhibit:
This section explained the role of RBI in currency issuance, monetary policy, banking regulation, and maintaining financial stability. - Interactive Displays:
Digital exhibits and audio-visual presentations helped students understand inflation, currency management, and digital banking in an engaging manner.
| Name of the Event | Field Visit to RBI Monetary Museum |
| Organized by | Department of Commerce |
| Teacher In-charge | Dr. Anaya A. Markandeya |
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| Venue | RBI Monetary Museum, Mumbai |
| Audience | Students from F.Y.B.Com. and S.Y.B.Com. |
| No. of Participants | 57 |