© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
50 Paise Mahatma Gandhi
1969 year| Nickel | 5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | India |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1950-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1969 |
| Value | 50 Paise 0.50 INR = USD 0.0060 |
| Currency | Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#10619 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Bust of Mahatma Gandhi facing left
Lettering:
महात्मा गाँधी MAHATMA GANDHI
1869 - 1948
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1969 Indian 50 Paise coin featuring Mahatma Gandhi is that it was the first coin in India to feature a non-royal personality. This coin was issued to commemorate the centenary of Gandhi's birth and was designed by the renowned Indian artist, M.F. Hussain. The coin's design features a portrait of Gandhi on one side and the national emblem of India on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, and its unique design and historical significance make it a fascinating piece of Indian numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 12100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1969 ♦ | 10260000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1969 B | 9147 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Paise (Mahatma Gandhi) 1969 coin.
