© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Rupee
| Nickel | 11.7 g | 27.9 mm |
| Issuer | India |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1950-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1950-1954 |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1950-1957) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 11.7 g |
| Diameter | 27.9 mm |
| Thickness | 2.65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#15792 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Thick numeral, first Hindi letter varieties, larger date
Lettering:
एक रुपया
RUPEE
1954
Translation: One Rupee
Edge
Security
Comment
After Indian independence, British Indian coins were in use as a frozen currency until India became a republic in 1950. The first rupee coins of the Republic of India were minted in 1950.Interesting fact
The 1 Rupee coin from this period features the portrait of King George VI on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the national emblem of India, which includes a lion standing on the Ashoka Chakra, a wheel with 24 spokes. This coin was minted during the British colonial era, and it's interesting to note that the coin's design was influenced by the British colonial government's efforts to promote a sense of Indian national identity. Despite being made of nickel, this coin is still considered a valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 ♦ | 19412000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1954 ♦ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Rupee 1950-1954 coin.
