10 Rupees (Homi Bhabha) 2009 front 10 Rupees (Homi Bhabha) 2009 back
10 Rupees (Homi Bhabha) 2009 photo
© Joseph Kunnappally

10 Rupees Homi Bhabha

2009 year
Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in aluminium bronze ring 7.71 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
India
Period
Republic (1950-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2009
Value
10 Rupees 10 INR = USD 0.12
Currency
Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date)
Composition
Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in aluminium bronze ring
Weight
7.71 g
Diameter
27 mm
Thickness
1.82 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#13789
Rarity index
9%

Reverse

Dr.Homi Bhabha bust facing 3/4 left

NOTE: Different mintmarks
♦ (small dot/diamond) = Mumbai

Lettering:
होमी भाभा जन्म शताब्दी वर्ष
HOMI BHABHA BIRTH CENTENARY YEAR
2008 - 2009

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Homi Bhabha 10 Rupees coin is that it features a unique bimetallic design, with a copper-nickel center surrounded by an aluminum bronze ring. This distinctive design element sets it apart from other coins in circulation and makes it a notable collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2009 ° - - - - - -
2009 ♦ - - - - - -
2009 M - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Rupees (Homi Bhabha) 2009 coin.