50 Rupees (Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel) 1996 front 50 Rupees (Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel) 1996 back
50 Rupees (Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel) 1996 photo
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50 Rupees Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

1996 year
Copper-nickel 30 g 39 mm
Description
Issuer
India
Period
Republic (1950-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1996
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#39303
Rarity index
78%

Reverse

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel facing right

Lettering:
सरदार वल्लभभाई पटेल
SARDAR VALLABHBHAI PATEL
1996

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 50 Rupees (Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel) 1996 coin from India is a non-circulating commemorative coin that was issued to honor the 100th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a prominent Indian leader and freedom fighter. The coin features an image of Sardar Patel on the obverse side and the national emblem of India on the reverse side. It is made of copper-nickel and weighs 30 grams. Interestingly, this coin was not released for circulation and was only available for purchase from the Reserve Bank of India. This limited availability makes it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.