10 Rupees (Mahatma Gandhi) 1969 front 10 Rupees (Mahatma Gandhi) 1969 back
10 Rupees (Mahatma Gandhi) 1969 photo
© Joseph Kunnappally

10 Rupees Mahatma Gandhi

1969 year
Silver (.800) 15 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
India
Period
Republic (1950-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1969
Value
10 Rupees 10 INR = USD 0.12
Currency
Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date)
Composition
Silver (.800)
Weight
15 g
Diameter
34 mm
Thickness
2.05 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#15276
Rarity index
14%

Reverse

Bust of Mahatma Gandhi facing left

Note: Struck during 1969 and 1970.
NOTE: Different mintmarks
♦ (small dot/diamond) = Mumbai
B (letter "B") = Mumbai Proof Issues
(no mintmark) = Calcutta

Lettering:
महात्मा गाँधी MAHATMA GANDHI
1869 - 1948

Edge

Milled

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Rupees (Mahatma Gandhi) 1969 circulating commemorative coin from India is that it was minted to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, who is considered the father of the nation. The coin features an image of Gandhi on one side and the national emblem of India on the other. Additionally, the coin was made of silver (.800) and weighs 15 grams, making it a unique and valuable collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1969  100000 - - - - - -
1969 ♦ 3160000 - - - - - -
1969 B 9147 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Rupees (Mahatma Gandhi) 1969 coin.