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10 Rupees Independence

10 Rupees (Independence) -  obverse10 Rupees (Independence) -  reverse

© Joseph Kunnappally

Features

IssuerIndia 
PeriodRepublic (1950-date)
TypeCirculating commemorative coin
Year1972
Value10 Rupees (10 INR)
CurrencyRupee (decimalized, 1957-date)
CompositionSilver (.500) (Copper 40%, Nickel 5%, Zinc 5%)
Weight22.5 g
Diameter39 mm
Thickness3 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
NumberN# 18684
ReferencesKM# 187

Commemorative issue

25th Anniversary of Independence

Obverse

Asoka lion pedestal, denomination below

Lettering:
भारत INDIA
रूपये 10 RUPEES

Reverse

Figures with Indian flag, parliament building in background

NOTE: Different mintmarks
♦ (small dot/diamond) = Mumbai
B (letter "B") = Mumbai Proof Issues
(no mintmark) = Calcutta

Lettering:
25 वीं स्वातंत्र्य जयंती
1947-1972

Edge

Reeded