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1 Rupee - Expt Nickel Pattern, Nickel Coin

Republic India Coins2010

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Physical specifications

NM-432851
Metal
Nickel
Weight
Unspecified
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Circular
Edge Type
Plain / unlisted
Reference Catalog No.
NM-432851
Variety / Classification
Pattern Coin (Experimental strike)
Denomination1 Rupee
Ruler / IssuerGovernment of India
MintGovernment of India Mints (Mumbai / Kolkata / Hyderabad / Noida)
RarityVery Rare
Estimated Price Range₹10,000 – ₹50,000
EraRepublic India Coins
Historical orientation

This coin in its time

Dates are contextual and approximate; the highlighted entry is the catalogue issue period.

India context

Republic of India

The new republic adopted national emblems and a distinctly Indian coinage identity.

India context

Decimalisation

One rupee became 100 naye paise, simplifying the inherited monetary structure.

World context

Modern commemorative coinage

Circulating and collector issues mark national figures, institutions, and milestones.

This specimen

This coin’s issue period

Government of India is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.

Overview & History

This 1 Rupee coin in nickel, dated 2010 forms part of the Republic India Coins coinage tradition. It was issued under Government of India and is attributed to the Government of India Mints (Mumbai / Kolkata / Hyderabad / Noida) mint. Its recorded design notes describe Obverse of 1 Rupee - EXPT Nickel Pattern (2010) The reverse is described as Reverse of 1 Rupee - EXPT Nickel Pattern (2010). The entry is retained in the Gullaq catalogue to support identification, comparison, and specialist research.