© Joseph Kunnappally
10 Rupees Unity in Diversity
| Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in aluminium bronze ring | 7.71 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | India |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1950-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2005-2007 |
| 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 | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#12757 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Artist's rendering of "Four heads sharing a common body"
Cross with a dot in each quadrant.
Denomination in Hindi & English above.
Country name in Hindi & English above.
Lettering: दस रुपये TEN RUPEES
Edge
Plain
Comment
On the insert of this coin that I have just received it is marked:
Obverse = 4 lions, national emblem under which is written in Sanskrit "only truth triumphs".
Interesting fact
The 10 Rupees (Unity in Diversity) coin from India, minted between 2005 and 2007, features a unique design that represents the country's diversity and unity. The coin's bimetallic composition, with a copper-nickel center surrounded by an aluminum bronze ring, adds to its distinctiveness. Despite being a standard circulation coin, it has become a sought-after collector's item due to its unique design and limited mintage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 ° | 96000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2006 ° | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2007 ° | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Rupees (Unity in Diversity) 2005-2007 coin.