© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Rupee Tourism Year
1991 year| Copper-nickel | 6 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | India |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1950-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| 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#10623 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Stylized peacock
NOTE: Different mintmarks
♦ (small dot/diamond) = Mumbai
B (letter "B") = Mumbai Proof Issues
* (five-pointed star) = Hyderabad
Lettering:
पर्यटन वर्ष TOURISM YEAR
1991
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1 Rupee (Tourism Year) 1991 coin from India features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. On the obverse side, the coin features the national emblem of India, which includes a lion standing on the Ashoka Chakra, a wheel with 24 spokes that represents the eternal wheel of law. The emblem is surrounded by the words "Satyameva Jayate," which means "Truth Alone Triumphs" in Sanskrit. On the reverse side, the coin features a beautiful image of the Taj Mahal, one of India's most iconic landmarks and a symbol of love and beauty. The coin's design was created by the renowned Indian artist, M.F. Husain.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 * | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1991 ♦ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Rupee (Tourism Year) 1991 coin.
