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1 Rupee 1949 Pattern Series
1949 year| Nickel | 11.7 g | 27.9 mm |
| Location | India |
|---|---|
| Issuing institution | Government of India |
| Period | Dominion (1947-1950) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1949 |
| 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 | 1 April 1957 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#418045 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Man winnowing wheat (Process by which chaff is separated from grain) encapsulated by value and date.
Scripts: Devanagari, Latin, Urdu
Lettering: ONE RUPEE. 1949. एक रुपया . حكومت پاكستان
Translation: Ek Rupee (Hindi and Urdu)
Designer: Patrick Brindley
Edge
Possibly Security
Comment
Rejected 1949 Rupee Pattern post independence. Allegedly, 4 sets were made. Reverse design similar to a previous Agricultural Expo Gold Medal from 1928 (listed below).
Interesting fact
The 1949 Pattern Series 1 Rupee coin made of Nickel weighing 11.7g is a rare and unique coin that was never put into circulation. It was designed to test the design and metallic composition of the coin before it was officially minted and released to the public. This coin features the national emblem of India, the Ashoka Chakra, on one side and the portrait of King George VI on the other. Its rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Rupee (1949 Pattern Series) 1949 coin.
