© Saksham Chopra (CC BY)
© Saksham Chopra (CC BY)
1 Rupee Rajiv Gandhi; mule
1991 year| Copper-nickel | 6 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | India |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1950-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1991 |
| Value | 1 Rupee 1 INR = USD 0.012 |
| Currency | Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#379201 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Bust of Rajiv Gandhi 3/4 left
NOTE: Mintmarks
♦ (small dot/diamond) = Mumbai
Scripts: Devanagari, Latin
Lettering:
राजीव गांधी RAJIV GANDHI
1944 : 1991
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This mule coin was first discovered in 2018. The obverse contains spikes in between the teeth. The obverse is of the commonwealth parliamentary conference coin minted in 1991.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Rupee coin from India, featuring Rajiv Gandhi, is a rare and unique coin that was minted in 1991 as a trial or pattern coin, which means it was not meant for circulation. It was made of copper-nickel and weighs 6 grams. Due to its rarity, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch a high price at auctions.
