50 Rupees (Deshbandhu Chittaranjan) 1998 front 50 Rupees (Deshbandhu Chittaranjan) 1998 back
50 Rupees (Deshbandhu Chittaranjan) 1998 photo
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50 Rupees Deshbandhu Chittaranjan

1998 year
Copper-nickel 30 g 39 mm
Description
Issuer
India
Period
Republic (1950-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1998
Value
50 Rupees 50 INR = USD 0.60
Currency
Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
30 g
Diameter
39 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#93137
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Bust facing, date below

Lettering:
देशबंधु चित्तरंजन दास DESHBANDHU CHITTARANJAN DAS 1870-1925
1998

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Deshbandhu Chittaranjan 50 Rupees coin from India, minted in 1998, features an image of Chittaranjan Das, a prominent Indian nationalist and freedom fighter. He was known for his role in the Indian independence movement and was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi. The coin was issued to commemorate his 125th birth anniversary.