© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Rupee Mahatma Gandhi
1969 year| Nickel | 10 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | India |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1950-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1969 |
| Value | 1 Rupee 1 INR = USD 0.012 |
| Currency | Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#10621 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Bust of Mahatma Gandhi facing left
Lettering:
महात्मा गाँधी MAHATMA GANDHI
1869 - 1948
Edge
Security
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1969 Indian 1 Rupee coin featuring Mahatma Gandhi is that it was the first coin in India to feature the national leader after whom it was named. The coin was released on October 2, 1969, to commemorate Gandhi's 100th birth anniversary. The design of the coin was based on a portrait of Gandhi created by the Indian artist, Chittaprosad Bhattacharya. The coin's mintage was relatively low, with only 10 million coins produced, making it a sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 6690000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1969 ♦ | 5180000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1969 B | 9147 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Rupee (Mahatma Gandhi) 1969 coin.
