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Decimal 1 Rupee Regular Issue

a) 1 rupee (Pure Nickel Issue)

Specifications
Years of issue – 1962, 1970
Metal composition –  Pure Nickel
Weight –  10 gms
Shape –  Circular
Diameter – 28 mm
Edge – Security
Obv –  Lion capital of Ashoka, with ‘INDIA’ in English and ‘BHARAT’ in Hindi appearing on either side.
Rev – A large 1 flanked by two ears of corn and value ‘RUPEE’ in English shown below, and “Rupaya” in Hindi is shown at the top. The year of issue is shown at the bottom.
Minted at – Kolkata(1962), Mumbai(1970)
Km Number – # 75

Note-- 1 Rupee 10gm Nickel coins were also issued during the years--1971, 72, 73 and 74. But these coins were not issued for general circulation. These were issued in proof sets bought by collectors of coins.

b) 1 rupee (Bigger size, Copper Nickel)

Specifications
Years of issue – 1975 - 1982
Metal composition –  Copper– Nickel alloy (75% Copper + 25% Nickel)
Weight –  8gms
Minted at – Kolkata(1975 - 76, 1978 - 81) , Mumbai(1975 - 82)
Km Number – # 78

All other specifications are same as above.
Note:
i)      Die varieties in the obverse of the 1975  issue of Kolkata mint is reported.
Obv - Die - I (Small lion)

Obv - Die - II (Big lion)
ii)      Die varieties in the obverse of the 1975  issue of Mumbai mint is reported.
Obv Die - 1:- Larger Lion with larger Diamond dot mint mark
Obv Die - 2:- Larger Lion with smaller Diamond dot mint mark
Obv Die - 3:- Smaller Lion with larger Diamond dot mint mark
Obv Die - 4:- smaller Lion with smaller Diamond dot mint mark
Obv Die - 5 - Tall Lion with re-engraved chest, please see photo below

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 iii)      Die varieties in the obverse of the 1979  issue of Kolkata and Mumbai mint is reported. Photo of the Lion variety is given.
Obv Die - 1:- Lion same as the lion on 1978, 1 rupee coin and "INDIA"        
                    without serif.
Obv Die - 2:- Lion same as the lion on 1980, 1 rupee coin and "INDIA"        
                    with serif.
Obverse Die - 1                                 Obverse Die - 2          

c) 1 rupee (Smaller size, Copper Nickel)

Specifications
Years of issue – 1982 - 1991
Weight –  6 gms
Diameter – 26 mm
Edge – Security from 1982 to 1989, Upright milled from 1990 to 1991
Minted at – Kolkata(1983-91), Mumbai(1982-91), Hyderabad(1984, 86-91), Noida(1988-90), London(1985), Heaton Press(1985)
Km Number – # 79

All other specifications are same as above.

 Note: Recently I came to know that this 1 rupee Cupro - Nickel, 6 gms, smaller size coin was minted by Mumbai mint in the year 1982. As this coin was minted in less numbers, most of the collectors are not aware that this coin was also issued in 1982. This coin is one of the rarest coins of Republic India. I do not have this coin in my collection. The photo of this coin is down loaded from net, so that the visitors to this blog can see the photo of this coin. Many thanks to Siddharth N S  for sending me  this coin photo for posting in this blog.

Note-- Change in Lion:

d) 1 rupee ( Ferritic Stainless Steel)

Specifications
Years of issue – 1992 - 2004
Metal composition –  Ferritic Stainless Steel (82 % Iron + 18%
                                 Chromium)
Weight –  4.85 gms
Diameter – 25 mm
Edge – Upright milled from 1992 t0 1995, Plain edge from 1995
Minted at – Kolkata(1993 - 2004), Mumbai(1992 - 2004), 
                  Hyderabad(1992 - 2004),Noida(1993 - 2004),Mexico(1997), 
                  Kremnca (SLOVAKIA REPUBLIC)(1998 – 2001)
Km Number – # 92
All other specifications are same as above.

Note:
Die varieties in the obverse of the 2002 and 2003 issue of Mumbai mint is reported.


i)    The obverse on the right side coin is common and is found on obverse side of all the FSS coins issued by Mumbai during 1992-2004. But the obverse lion on the left side coin is only found on obverse side of some FSS coins issued by Mumbai during 2002 and 2003. This lion is similar to the lion seen on 6gm Copper Nickel 1 re coins issues during 1983 to 1987. The mane on both the lions are different.
ii)       Please mark the Hindi word “Jayate” on both the coins. The “Ja” in Jayate in both the coins are different .



e) 1 rupee (Theme - Unity in diversity) (Design - Cross)
These coins were minted in the years 2004, 2005 and 2006.

Specifications
Years of issue – 2004 to 2006
Edge – Plain
Rev -- A single cross dividing 4 dots with value “ONE RUPEE” in English and “Ek Rupaye” in Hindi along the left upper periphery.
Obv – The face of the coin is divided into three portions. The top portion contains words “Bharat” in Hindi and “INDIA” in English, the bottom portion contains the year of issue in International numerals. The center portion bears the “Lion capital” of Ashok Pillar with the legend “Satyameva Jayate” in Hindi inscribed below, the prominent  International numeral “1” indicates the denomination.
Minted at – Kolkata(2005), Mumbai(2004,2005), Noida(2005,2006),
                  Hyderabad(2005) 
Km Number – # 322

All other specifications are same as above.

i) Die varieties in the obverse of the 2005 issue of Hyderabad mint is reported.


Die-I : The horizontal line in the ‘5’ of the date “2005” is longer
Die-II : The horizontal line in the ‘5’ of the date “2005” is shorter

 Note-- The cross on 2005 issues of Noida and Hyderabad mints are seen with 2 different alignment. On majority of coins, the cross is seen in (+) alignment and on the rest the cross is seen in (X) alignment. 

f) 1 rupee (Theme – Ntritya Mudra) (Design - One finger)

Specifications
Years of issue – 2007 - 2011
Obv – “Bharat” in Hindi, “India” in English at top, Lion capital between 2 horizontal lines with the legend “Satyameva Jayate” in Hindi inscribed below, Year of issue at the bottom
Rev – This face of the coin contains visuals showing a lady’s hand with a pointing fore finger, one of the " Mudras " of India's classical dance "Bharat Natyam", in centre right periphery and in centre left periphery denomination value "1" in International numerals, below that the word “Rupaya in Hindi and the word " RUPEES " in English.
Minted at – Kolkata(2007 - 11), Mumbai(2008 - 10), 
                  Hyderabad(2007 -  11), Noida(2007 - 11)
Km Number – # 331

All other specifications are same as above.

 i) Die varieties in the reverse of the 2007, 2008 and 2010 issue of Hyderabad mint is reported.

Die-I : On the reverse side of this coin the thumb is found with lines and nail 
Die-II : On the reverse side of this coin the thumb is found without lines and nail 

 Note : -- This type of Die variety is only seen on Hyderabad issued coins. The 2008 issue is very rare. The 2007 issue is scarce. The 2010 issue is common.
g) 1 rupee (Theme – New Rupee Symbol)

Specifications
Years of issue – 2011 to 2019
Metal composition –  Ferritic Stainless Steel (83% Iron, 17 % Chromium)
Weight –  3.75 gms
Shape –  Circular
Diameter – 22 mm
Edge –  25 serrations on diagonally opposite sides
Obv –  The face of the coin shows the Lion Capitol of Ashoka Pillar with the legend "Satyameva Jayate" in Hindi, inscribed below, flanked on the left periphery with the word "Bharat"  in Hindi and on the right periphery with the word “INDIA" in English.
Rev – The face of the coin shows the denominational value “1” in the international numerals flanked on the left and right periphery with a floral design. The upper periphery bears the Rupee symbol and the year of minting in international numerals is shown on the lower periphery.
Minted at – Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Noida
Km Number – #394

  Die varieties in the reverse of the 2011 issue of Mumbai and Hyderabad mint is reported.
Die I -- The new 'RA" symbol is a thicker one.
Die II -- The new 'RA" symbol is a thinner one.
Mumbai Issue


Hyderabad Issue

Change of lion on the obverse of 2018 issue:
      In 2018, the lion on the obverse of this 1 rupee coin has been changed.
1 rupee - 2018 - Mumbai issue - With changed Lion

Decimal 2 Rupees Regular issue
a) 2 rupees (Bigger size, Circular coin) (Theme – National Integration)

Specifications
Years of issue – 1990
Metal composition –  Copper– Nickel alloy (75% Copper + 25% Nickel)
Weight –  8 gms
Shape –  Circular
Diameter – 28 mm
Edge – Security
Obv –  This face of the coin shows the "Lion Capital" of Ashoka Pillar with the Legend "Satyameva Jayate" in Hindi inscribed below, flanked on the left periphery with the words "Bharat" and “Rupaye” in Hindi and on the right periphery flanked with the words "INDIA" and “RUPEES” in English. The denominational value "2" in international numeral is inscribed below the word "Satyameva Jayate"
Rev – The reverse of this coin shows  the map of India in relief with the National flag over the map. The slogans “Rastriya Ekata” in Hindi and “NATIONAL INTEGRATION” in English are inscribed on the coin. ‘1990’ -- the year of issue is shown at the bottom.
Minted at – Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad
Km Number – # 121.2

Note.
As this coin had close resemblance in shape and weight to the 1 rupee big coins issued during 1975-82, which was also in circulation in 1990, these 2 rupee coins were wrongly given by people as 1 rupee coin during transactions, thus incurring financial loss. Hence people were reluctant to accept this 2 rupee coin. Due to this reason the minting of this coin was not made in 1991 and a new hen-decagonal shaped coin with the same design was issued in 1992.

b) 2 rupees (Smaller size, Hen- decagonal shaped coin, Theme- National integration)

Specifications
Years of issue – 1992 - 2004
Metal composition –  Copper– Nickel alloy (75% Copper + 25%
                                  Nickel)
Weight –  6 gms
Shape –  Hen - decagonal (11 sided)
Diameter –  26 mm
Edge – unmilled plain
Obv –  Same as above.
Rev – Same as above.
Minted at – Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Noida(1992, 1994- 96, 1998- 2003), Seoul(KOREA)-(1997- 98), Pretoria(South Africa)-(1998), Tower mint, London (1999),  Moscow(2000)
Km Number – # 121.3

Lion types found on the obverse side of this issue:
We find 4 different types of Ashoka Lion on the obverse of this issue. These are -- Type - A, Type - B, Type - C, Type - D

Type - A : In this type, the Lion height is 15 mm. Please mark the right side lion in this photo. It has 5 fur lines. The top 3 fur lines meet at a point on the periphery.


 Type - B : In this type, the Lion height is 14 mm. Please mark the right side lion in this photo. It has 4 fur lines.  The top most fur line extends down wards, creating a curved boundary line. The bottom 3 fur lines meet the top line at different points on the periphery.

Type - C : In this type, the Lion height is 13 mm. Please mark the right side lion in this photo. It has 5 fur lines. All fur lines extend down wards, towards the bottom.
           The Obverse with Lion type C is found with 3 varieties.
C1 – The denomination ‘2’ is a smaller one. "Satyameva Jayate" is closer to lion pedestal.
C2 – The denomination ‘2’ is a bigger one. "Satyameva Jayate" is farther from lion pedestal.
C3 – Similar to C2  . Only the lion is taller.




Type - D : In this type, the Lion height is also 13 mm. Please mark the chest of the central lion. Its chest area is shallow and recut, where as in the Type - C  lion the chest of the central lion is bulging and not recut.

Obv Die varieties seen by me:
Mumbai – 92 (A,B), 94(A,B), 95 (A,B,C1), 96(B,C1,C2), 97(B,C1,C2,D), 98(B,C1,D),                              99(C1,D), 00(C1,D), 01(C1, D), 03(C1,C2)
Kolkata – 95(A,C2), 98(A,D), 99(A,C2 ,D), 03(A,C1,C2)

Hyderabad – 94(A,B), 95(A,B), 96(A,B,C1), 97(A,C2), 98(A,C1,C2,D), 99(C2,D),                                        00( C1,C2), 02(B,C1,C2), 03(C1,C2 ,C3)
Noida  -- 94(A,B), 95(A,B), 98(B,C2 ),  99(B,C2), 00(C1,C2), 01(C1,C2), 02(C1,C2),                               03(C1,C2 )  

  Rev Die varieties seen by me:   
Kolkata -- 2000( Date in smaller and bigger font)     
Hyderabad --  1999( Date in smaller and bigger font), 1999(Shifted mint mark)
Moscow -- 2000(Mint mark near to date and far from date)
Note : There is also another type of lion, Type - E. But this type is only found in  some 2 rupees commemorative Sardar Ballavbhai Patel issues by Mumbai mint. Hence its photograph is not shown here.

c) 2 rupees (Design - Cross, Theme – Unity in Diversity)
These coins were minted in the years 2005, 2006 and 2007.

Specifications
Years of issue – 2005 to 2007
Weight --  5.62 grams
Metal composition - Ferritic Stainless Steel (83% Iron, 17%
                                Chromium)
Diameter – 27 mm
Shape -- Circular
Edge – Plain
Rev -- A double cross dividing 4 dots with value “TWO RUPEES” in English and “Do Rupaye” in Hindi along the left upper periphery.
Obv – The face of the coin is divided into three portions. The top portion contains words “Bharat” in Hindi and “INDIA” in English, The bottom portion contains the year of issue in International numerals. The center portion bears the “Lion capital” of Ashok Pillar with the legend “Satyameva Jayate” in Hindi inscribed below, the prominent  International numeral “2” indicates the denomination.
Minted at – Kolkata(2005, 2007), Mumbai(2005 to 2007), Hyderabad(2005 to 2007), Noida(2005, 2006)
Km Number – # 326


Note:
i) Die varieties in the obverse of the 2005  issue of Kolkata mint is reported.



Die 1 -- The perpendicular line in the "5" of the date '2005' is truncated and the lower portion of '5' encloses a smaller circular area.
Die 2 -- The perpendicular line in the "5" of the date '2005' is pointed and the lower portion of '5' encloses a bigger circular area.


ii) Die varieties in the obverse of the 2006  issue of Hyderabad mint is reported.


The lower circular part of Digit "6" is near to perfect circle in first coin whereas in second its odd shaped.


ii) Die varieties in the obverse of the 2006  issue of Mumbai mint is reported.

Die-I : The year of issue shows the numeral 6 bigger, with thick lettering
Die-II : The year of issue shows the numeral 6 smaller, with thin lettering
d) 2 rupees (Theme – Nritya Mudra) (Design -Two fingers)

Specifications
Years of issue – 2007 to 2011
Obv -- This face of the coin is divided into three portions with two horizontal lines. The centre portion bears the "Lion Capitol" of Ashoka Pillar with the legend "Satyameva Jayate " inscribed below. The top portion contains word " Bharat " in Hindi and "INDIA" in English. The bottom portion contains the Year in International Numerals.
Rev – This face of the coin contains visuals showing one of the " Mudras "of India's most famous classical dance "Bharat Natyam", in centre right periphery and in centre left periphery denomination value "2" in International numerals, below that the word "Rupaye " in Hindi and the word " RUPEES " in English.
Minted at – Kolkata(2007- 2010), Mumbai(2007 to 2010), Hyderabad(2007 to 2011), Noida(2008- 2011)
Km Number – # 327

All other specifications are same as above.
i) Die varieties in the obverse of the 2009  issue of Mumbai mint is reported.

Die-I : The year of issue shows the numeral 9 bigger,
Die-II : The year of issue shows the numeral 9 smaller, 



e) 2 rupees (Theme – New Rupee Symbol)


Specifications
Years of issue – 2011 to 2018
Metal composition –  Ferritic Stainless Steel (83% Iron, 17 % Chromium)
Weight –  4.85 gms
Shape –  Circular
Diameter – 25 mm
Edge –  50 wider serrations on edge
Obv –  The face of the coin shows the Lion Capitol of Ashoka Pillar with the legend "Satyameva Jayate" in Hindi, inscribed below, flanked on the left periphery with the word "Bharat"  in Hindi and on the right periphery with the word “INDIA" in English.
Rev – The face of the coin shows the denominational value “2” in the international numerals flanked on the left and right periphery with a floral design. The upper periphery bears the Rupee symbol and the year of minting in international numerals is shown on the lower periphery.
Minted at – Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Noida
Km Number – # 395

a)   Die varieties in the reverse of the 2011 issue of Mumbai, Kolkata and Hyderabad mint is reported.
Reverse Die I – The new 'RA' symbol on the reverse is a thicker one.
Reverse Die II – The new 'RA' symbol on the reverse is a thinner one.

Mumbai Issue
Kolkata Issue
Hyderabad Issue

b)   Die varieties in the reverse of the 2012 issue of  Kolkata mint is reported.

Reverse Die I -- The date is a in a bigger sized font.
Reverse Die II -- The date is a in a smaller sized font.

Kolkata Issue

Change of lion on the obverse of 2018 issue:   
In 2018, the lion on the obverse of this 2 rupees coin has been changed.




2 Rupees Regular issue in a New Design:
From 2019 all regular coins are being issued with a new design--


Decimal 5 Rupees Regular Issue

a) 5 rupees (Copper Nickel Issue, Theme- Ashoka Pillar)

Specifications
Years of issue – 1992 - 2004
Metal composition –  Copper– Nickel alloy (75% Copper + 25% Nickel)  )
Weight –  9 gms
Shape –  Circular
Diameter – 23 mm
Edge – Security
Obv –  The center bears the Lion capital of Ashoka, with the legend “Satyameva Jayate” in Hindi inscribed below, and ‘INDIA’ in English and ‘Bharat’ in Hindi appearing on either side.
Rev – This face of the coin shows the denominational value "5" in international numeral in the centre, below that the word "RUPEES" in English and the date in international numerals is shown. On the top the word "Rupaye" in Hindi, flanked on the left and right periphery a bunch of Lotus with leaf design.
Minted at – Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad(1992, 1994- 2001, 2003- 04),Noida(1995 - 2003), Moscow(1999 - 2000)
Km Number – # 154
Note:
a)      Die varieties in the obverse of the 1998 and 1999 issue of Mumbai mint is reported.
Obv Die - I                               Obv Die - II

Obverse Die I – The obverse is with a fat bigger lion.
Obverse Die II – The obverse is with a thin smaller lion.


b)   Die varieties in the reverse of 1998 issue of Noida is reported.

Die I -- The reverse is found with a big dot mint mark
Die II -- The reverse is found with a small dot mint mark


c)   Die varieties in the reverse of the 2001 issue of Kolkata mint is reported.
Rev Die - I                               Rev Die - II

Reverse Die I – The reverse date is with a short 1.
Reverse Die II – The reverse date is with a tall 1.


b) 5 rupees (Theme-Unity in Diversity, Design-Cross, Ferritic Stainless Steel Issue)
This coin was minted only in the year 2007 by Kolkata mint. This is one of the scarce coins of India.


Specifications
Year of issue – 2007
Weight -- 6 grams
Metal composition - FSS (83% Iron, 17% Chromium)
Diameter – 23 mm
Shape -- Circular
Edge – Security
Rev --  A single cross dividing 4 dots with value “FIVE RUPEES” in English and “Panch Rupaye” in Hindi along the left upper periphery.
Obv – The face of the coin is divided into three portions. The top portion contains words “Bharat” in Hindi and “INDIA” in English, The bottom portion contains the year of issue in International numerals. The center portion bears the “Lion capital” of Ashok Pillar with the legend “Satyameva Jayate” in Hindi inscribed below, the prominent  International numeral “5” indicates the denomination.
Minted at – Kolkata
Km Number – # 390

c) 5 rupees (Theme - IT and Connectivity, Design - Waves)

Specifications
Years of issue – 2007 - 2008
Obverse-- The face of the coin is divided into three portions with two horizontal lines. The center portion bears the "Lion Capitol" of Ashoka Pillar with the legend "Satyameva Jayate" inscribed below. The top portion contains word "Bharat" in Hindi and "INDIA" in English and bottom portion contains the Year of issue in International Numerals.
Reverse-- The lower periphery of the face of this coin contains the two visual metaphors which depicts the smooth fluid mass representing the ceaseless flow of data/information in the ether. In the center, denominational Value "5" in International Numerals and in upper periphery the word “Rupaye" in Hindi and the word "RUPEES" in English are inscribed.
Minted at – Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad
Km Number – # 330

All other specifications are same as above.

Note:
i)         Mule variety of the issue of 2008 of Kolkata mint
A mule coin with obverse of 50 paise Nritya (clenched fist) coin and reverse of 5 rupees IT coin is reported.

d) 5 rupees ( Nickel – Brass Issue, Design same as 5 rs Cupro – Nickel coin)

Specifications
Years of issue – 2009 - 2010
Metal composition –  Nickel Brass alloy ( 75% Copper + 20% Zinc + 
                                  5% Nickel )
Weight –  6 gms
Shape –  Circular
Diameter – 23 mm
Edge – Upright milled
Obv –  Same as the 5 rupees Cupro-Nickel coin of 1992 to 2004
Rev – Same as the 5 rupees Cupro-Nickel coin of 1992 to 2004
Minted at – Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Noida
Km Number – # 373

Note:
a)      Die varieties in the reverse of the 2009 issue of Kolkata mint is reported.

Reverse Die I – The numeral 5 is bigger in size and the words ‘Rupaye’ in Hindi is closer to the rim.
Reverse Die II – The numeral 5 is smaller in size and the words ‘Rupaye’ in Hindi is farther away from the rim.

b)      Die varieties in the reverse of the 2009 issue of Hyderabad mint is reported
In the 2009 issue of Hyd, we find use of 2 different obverse dies and also 2 different reverse  dies.

Obverse Die Varieties:

Obverse Die – I : Here the lion is a muscular one, the legend ‘INDIA’ is written with thin letters.

Obverse Die – II : Here the lion is a flat one, the legend ‘INDIA’ is written with thick                    letters.






Reverse Die Varieties:



Reverse Die – I : Here the ‘9’ in the date has curved ending.


Reverse Die – II : Here the ‘9’ in the date has straight ending.








In the 2009 5rs issue of Hyd, we find 3 distinct types, created by combination of 
different obverse and reverse dies.


Type – 1 : This may be the first issue. Here we find a combination of obverse –

                   Die -- 1 with reverse -- Die -- 1





 Type – 2 : This may be the second issue. Here we find a combination of obverse – 
                    Die – I  with reverse – Die – II.




Type – 3 : This may be the last issue. Here we find a combination of obverse – Die – II 

                    with reverse – Die – II.


c)       Die varieties in the reverse of the 2010 issue of Mumbai mint is reported

Reverse Die I – The numeral 5 is bigger in size and the words ‘Rupaye’ in Hindi is closer to the rim. The numeral '1' in the date is with serif.
Reverse Die II – The numeral 5 is smaller in size and the words ‘Rupaye’ in Hindi is farther away from the rim. The numeral '1' in the date is without serif.

e) 5 rupees (Theme – New Rupee Symbol)




Specifications
Years of issue – 2011 to 2018, 
Rev – The face of the coin shows the denominational value “5” in the international numerals flanked on the left and right periphery with a floral design. The upper periphery bears the Rupee symbol and the year of minting in international numerals is shown on the lower periphery.
Minted at – Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Noida
Km Number – #399

Note:
i)  Mule variety of the issue of 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2017 of Kolkata mint, 2011 and 2014 issue of Mumbai mint, 2017 issue of Noida mint.
A mule coin with obverse of 1 Rupee New ('R' symbol) coin and 
reverse of 5 rupees New ('R' symbol) coin is reported.




5 Rupees Regular issue in a New Design:
From 2019 all regular coins are being issued with a new design--






Decimal 10 Rupees Regular Issue

a) 10 rupees (Theme- Unity and Diversity, Design - Cross)
These coins were minted in the years 2005, 2006 and 2007.

Specifications
Years of issue – 2005 to 2007
Weight -- 7.71 grams (Outer ring – 4.45 gms and center piece – 3.26 gms)
Metal composition - Bi-metallic
Outer ring – Aluminium Bronze (Copper – 92%, Aluminium – 6%, Nickel – 2%)
Central piece – Cupro Nickel (Copper – 75%, Nickel – 25%)
Diameter – 27 mm
Shape -- Circular
Edge – Plain
Obv -- The face of the coin is divided into three portions. The top portion contains words “Bharat” in Hindi and “INDIA” in English The bottom portion contains the year of issue in International numerals. The center portion bears the “Lion capitol” of Ashok Pillar with the legend “Satyameva Jayate” in Hindi inscribed below, the prominent  International numeral “10” indicates the denomination.
Rev – A double cross dividing 4 dots with value “TEN RUPEES” in English and “Dus Rupaye” in Hindi along the left upper periphery.
Minted at –  Noida
Km Number – # 353

b) 10 rupees (Theme - Connectivity and IT, Design - Radiating pattern- 15 numbers)

Specifications
Years of issue – 2008 to 2010
Obv -- This face of the coin is divided into three portions with two horizontal lines. The centre portion shows the "Lion Capitol" of Ashoka Pillar with the legend "Satyameva Jayate" inscribed below. The top portion contains word " Bharat " in Hindi and "INDIA" in English. The bottom portion contains the year in International Numerals.
Rev – In the upper periphery, the outward radiating pattern depicts growth and connectivity. In the centre, there shall be denominational value "10" in International Numerals and in Lower periphery the word "Rupaye" in Hindi and the word "RUPEES" in English.
Minted at –  Noida, Mumbai(2010)
Km Number – # 363

All other specifications are same as above.

Note:
i) i) Mule variety in the issue of 2009 of Noida mint.

This coin is a mule coin having reverse of 10 Rs, Bi - Metal coin (Theme – IT and Connectivity), and obverse of 2 rupees coin (Theme – Natya Mudra). Please mark that the use of obverse die of 2 rs  Natya Nudra  coin has shown the name of the country and the year of issue in a straight fashion which is not found on the normal issue.


Mule




  ii) Rare Mule variety in the issue of 2010 of Mumbai mint.
This mule coin is seen with the obverse of 10 rs-2010-Mumbai paire with reverse of 10 rs-2011 having new 'RUPEE' symbol.
Please note that new 'RUPEE' sumbol was placed on Indian coins from 2011.


c) 10 rupees (Theme – New Rupee Symbol, Design - Radiating pattern- 10 numbers)


Specifications
Years of issue – 2011 to 2018
Obv –  The face of the coin shows the Lion Capitol of Ashoka Pillar with the legend "Satyameva Jayate" in Hindi, inscribed below, flanked on the left periphery with the word "Bharat"  in Hindi and on the right periphery with the word “INDIA" in English. The bottom portion shows the year in International numerals.
Rev – In the upper periphery, 10 numbers of outward radiating 
         patterns depict growth  and connectivity. The Rupee symbol
         is shown in the centre and the lower periphery shows
         denominational value "10” in International numerals.
Minted at – Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Noida
Km Number – # 400

All other specifications are same as above.

 Note -- Die varieties in the obverse of the 2011 issue of Mumbai mint is reported
Obverse Die Varieties:

Obverse Die – I : Here the legend ‘INDIA’ AND ‘BHARAT’ and Date are written in thin and smaller sized letters.

Obverse Die – II : Here the legend ‘INDIA’ AND ‘BHARAT’ and Date are written in thick and bigger sized letters.



10 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2013 at 9:57 PM

    Is there any Ferritic Stainless Steel issue of the 2 rupees (Smaller size, Hen- decagonal shaped coin, Theme- National integration?

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  2. beekarSeptember 21, 2013 at 9:16 PM

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  3. beekarSeptember 21, 2013 at 9:18 PM

    2 rs NI hendecagonal shaped coins were only minted only in Cupro-Nickel. Of course specimens minted on FSS blanks r found, but these r OMS errors. To see the photos of such coins along with some description, plz see the page, "Mint error coins of India".

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  4. vivekNovember 23, 2013 at 5:37 PM

    The 5 rupee coins that we are using now( gold color coins)....is made up of BRASS??
    can anyone answer me..please..

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  5. Charu Sree HarshaJanuary 21, 2014 at 9:38 PM

    sir, the last issues in one rupee, two rupee and five rupees( on new rupee symbol theme) have been released in 2013 too..kindly update that with their mints.regards charu

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  6. Simple ManFebruary 2, 2015 at 6:44 AM

    Hello Sir,
    I am a great fan of your site and currently referring to the same to build my own collection. I have a question on 10 Rs. coin for the period 2008 - 2010. Do these coins have the corresponding mint marks like a dot for Noida and diamond for Mumbai? Even in the picture above, there is no mint mark below 2010. So should one consider this as a Noida mint coin? Could you please help to clarify?

    Thanks.

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  7. AnonymousMarch 24, 2015 at 12:47 PM

    is the 5 rupee cross coin and crop science congress coin available in circulation ?

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  8. AnonymousMarch 24, 2015 at 12:49 PM

    is the 5 rupee cross coin and the crop science congress coin available in circulation ?

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  9. ranjini prasanthJanuary 7, 2016 at 11:40 PM

    FIRST TWO RUPESS REGULAR ISSUE SEEMS TO BE A 1982 MINTED NATIONAL INTEGRATION THEMED COIN AND I AM HAVING IT... IS IT REAL..AS YOU HAVE MENTIONED FIRST AS 1990 ISSUE.. PLEASE CLARIFY

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  10. UnknownMay 3, 2016 at 12:03 PM

    In 1997 and 2003 2 rupees national integration have two different ashok stambh one is small and one is big in same year same mint,so I want to know that is this rare or common if rare then what can go the price?

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