50 Rupees (50 Years of Independence) 1997 front 50 Rupees (50 Years of Independence) 1997 back
50 Rupees (50 Years of Independence) 1997 photo
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50 Rupees 50 Years of Independence

1997 year
Silver (.500) 22.5 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
India
Period
Republic (1950-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1997
Value
50 Rupees 50 INR = USD 0.60
Currency
Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
22.5 g
Diameter
38 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#60583
Rarity index
73%

Reverse

Mahatma Gandhi leading a march with his fellow freedom fighters

Lettering:
1947 - 1997
स्वतंत्रता का 50 वाँ वर्ष :
50TH YEAR OF INDEPENDENCE

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Rupees (50 Years of Independence) 1997 coin from India is that it was minted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of India's independence from British colonial rule. The coin's design 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 coin's silver composition and 22.5g weight also make it a unique and valuable collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997 ♦ - - - - - -
1997 M - - - - - -

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