1 Rupee (Cellular Jail, Port Blair) 1997 front 1 Rupee (Cellular Jail, Port Blair) 1997 back
1 Rupee (Cellular Jail, Port Blair) 1997 photo
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1 Rupee Cellular Jail, Port Blair

1997 year
Stainless steel 4.88 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
India
Period
Republic (1950-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1997
Value
1 Rupee 1 INR = USD 0.012
Currency
Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date)
Composition
Stainless steel
Weight
4.88 g
Diameter
25 mm
Thickness
1.52 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#5679
Rarity index
10%

Reverse

Cellular jail building

NOTE: Different mintmarks under date
♦ (small dot/diamond) = Mumbai
(no mintmark) = Calcutta
* (five-pointed star) = Hyderabad
° (circular dot) = Noida

Lettering:
सेल्युलर जेल CELLULAR JAIL
पोर्ट ब्लेयर 1997 PORT BLAIR

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Circulating commemorative coin 1 Rupee (Cellular Jail, Port Blair) 1997 from India is unique in that it features a unique triangular shape, which sets it apart from other coins in circulation.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997  - - - - - -
1997 * - - - - - -
1997 ° - - - - - -
1997 ♦ - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Rupee (Cellular Jail, Port Blair) 1997 coin.