Republic India Variation Coins

REPUBLIC INDIA MULE AND VARIETY COINS

10 PAISE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE CHILD (MULE)

33 LOGO IN SQUARE 1979 (B, C, H)

34 EMBLEM IN SQUARE (MULE) 1979 (B)

25 PAISE FORESTRY

53.1 EDGE ROUNDED 1985 (B, H)

53.2 EDGE FLAT 1985 (B, C)

20 PAISE MAHATMA GANDHI

42.1 OBV: LEGENDS .9-.7 MM FROM RIMS 1969 (B, C, H)

42.2 OBV: LEGENDS 1.2 MM FROM RIM 1969 (B, C)

42.3 EYES, MUSTACHE RE-CUT, LEGENDS 1.2 MM FROM RIM 1969 (B)

50 PAISE INDIRA GANDHI (MULE)

67.1 ND (1985) B, C, H

67.2 (1985) C MULE 

50 PAISE FISHERIES (MULE)

68.1 1986 (B, C, H)

68.2 1986 © MULE 

1 RUPEE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF NEHRU (MULE)

83.1 1989 (B, C, H) MULE

83.2 1989 (B)

1 RUPEE SAARC

87.1 EDGE SECURITY 1990 (B)

87.2 EDGE MILLED 1990 (B, H) NOTE:  EDGE VARIETIES EXISTS

1 RUPEE RAJIV GANDHI (MULE)

89 ND (1991) B, EDGE VARIETY EXISTS

ND (1991) H 

NOTE: THE MUMBAI MINT MARK OCCASIONALLY RE-ASSEMBLES THE NOIDA MINT MARK.

A85 1989 (B) MULE, EDGE VARIETIES

1 RUPEE TAMIL CONFERENCE

97.1 SAINT THIRUVALLAR, EDGE MILLED (1995) B, H, N

97.2 SAINT THIRUVALLAR, EDGE PLAIN (1995) H, N

1 RUPEE SAINT DYNESHWAR

295.1 ASHOKA COLUMN 13.2 MM TALL (1999) B, C

295.2 ASHOKA COLUMN 13.8 MM TALL (1999) B, N

295.3 ASHOKA COLUMN 14.5 MM TALL (1999) N

2 RUPEE SMALL FAMILY HAPPY FAMILY

124.1 TYPE B, 1993 (B)

124.2 TYPE A, 1993 (H)

2 RUPEE BIO DIVERSITY

125.1 TYPE B, 1993 (B)

125.2 TYPE A, 1993 (H)

2 RUPEE FAO WATER FOR LIFE

126.1 TYPE A, 1994 (B, C, H)

126.2 TYPE B, 1994 (B)

2 RUPEE AGRICULTURE

127.1 TYPE A, 1995 (B, C)

127.2 TYPE B, 1995 (B)

127.3 TYPE C, 1995 (B)

2 RUPEE SARDAR VALLABH

129.1 TYPE A, 1995 (B), 96 (C)

129.2 TYPE B, 1996 (N)

129.3 TYPE C, 1996 (B, H)

129.4 TYPE D, 1996 (B, C)

129.5 TYPE E, 1996 (B)

129.6 TYPE E, SAME AS 129.5 BUT WITH DIE DAMAGE BELOW ASHOKA COLUMN ON OBV. 1996 (B)

2 RUPEE SUBASH CHANDAR BOSE

130.1 TYPE C, 1996 ©, 97 (B, C, H)

130.2 TYPE B, 1997 (N, H)

2 RUPEE SRI AROBINDO

131.1 TYPE C, 1998 (B, N, C) 99 (C, H)

131.2 TYPE D, 1998 (B)

2 RUPEE CHITRANJAN DASS

296.1 TYPE A, 1998 ©

296.2 TYPE B, 1998 (N)

296.3 TYPE C, 7 MM EDGE FLAT 1998 ©

296.4 TYPE C, 5-6 MM EDGE FLAT 1998 ©

296.5 TYPE C, 3-5 MM EDGE FLAT 1998 (N, C)

296.6 TYPE D, 3-5 MM EDGE FLAT 1998 ©

Republic India Commemorative Coins

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Republic India Anna Series Coins

THE ANNA SERIES

1. ONE PICE - HORSE TYPE

    WEIGHT - 3.88 GRAMS

    METAL - BRONZE

    PURITY - COPPER 95%, TIN 4%, ZINC 1%

    DIAMETER - 0.84 INCH OR 21.33 MM

A) 1950 AD

BOMBAY MINT HAVING THIN RIM 1.6MM THICK, 0.3 MM EDGE RIM WITH THE ASHOKA LION CAPITAL ON OBVERSE    (HEAD) SIDE & WITH THE REPLICA OF "RUNNING HORSE" ON REVERSE (TAIL) SIDE AS SHOWS IN THE ASHOKA LION CAPITAL.

B) 1950 AD

BOMBAY & CALCUTTA MINTS HAVING THICK RIM 1.6 MM THICK, 1.00 MM EDGE RIM WITH THE ASHOKA LION CAPITAL ON OBVERSE SIDE & WITH THE REPLICA OF RUNNING HORSE ON REVERSE SIDE

C) 1951-55 AD

BOMBAY & CALCUTTA MINTS WITH THE ASHOKA LION CAPITAL ON OBVERSE SIDE & WITH THE REPLICA OF RUNNING HORSE ON REVERSE SIDE. THE COINS MINTED DURING THIS PERIOD HAVING A REDUCED WEIGHT 2.92 GRAMS INSTEAD OF 3.88 GRAMS. 1.2 MM THICK, 0.8 MM EDGE RIM.

D) 1953-55 AD

HYDERABAD MINT WITH THE ASHOKA LION CAPITAL ON OBVERSE SIDE & WITH THE REPLICA OF RUNNING HORSE ON REVERSE SIDE, HAVING THE MINT MARK SPLIT DIAMOND VERTICALLY OR HORIZONTALLY BELOW DATE. THIS IS MOST COSTLY IN PICE VARIETY. LARGER DATE 2 MM THICK, 0.8 MM EDGE RIM.


2. HALF ANNA
   WEIGHT- 2.92 GRAMS
   METAL - COPPER-NICKEL
   PURITY - COPPER 75%, NICKEL 25%
   DIAMETER - 0.78 INCH OR 19.8 MM

A) 1950AD
BOMBAY & CALCUTTA MINTS WITH THE ASHOKA LION CAPITAL ON OBVERSE SIDE & WITH THE REPLICA OF BULL ON REVERSE SIDE AS SHOWN IN ASHOKA LION CAPITAL.


B) 1954,55
BOMBAY & CALCUTTA MINTS WITH THE ASHOKA LION CAPITAL ON OBVERSE SIDE & WITH THE REPLICA OF BULL ON REVERSE SIDE AS SHOWN IN ASHOKA LION CAPITAL WITH LARGER DATES.
3. ONE ANNA
    WEIGHT - 3.88 GRAMS
    METAL - COPPER-NICKEL
    PURITY - COPPER - 75%, NICKEL - 25%
    DIAMETER - 0.86 INCH OR 21.10 MM

A) 1950AD
BOMBAY MINT WITH THE ASHOKA LION CAPITAL ON OBVERSE SIDE & WITH REPLICA OF BULL ON REVERSE SIDE AS SHOWN IN THE ASHOKA LION CAPITAL.


B) 1954-55 AD
BOMBAY MINT WITH ASHOKA LION CAPITAL IN OBVERSE SIDE & WITH THE REPLICA OF BULL IN REVERSE SIDE. LARGER DATE WITH FIRST HINDI LETTER VARIETIES.


4. TWO ANNAS
   WEIGHT - 5.83 GRAMS
   METAL - COPPER-NICKEL
   PURITY - COPPER 75%, NICKEL - 75%
   DIAMETER - 1 INCH OR 25.40 MM

A) 1950,54 AD
BOMBAY MINT WITH THE ASHOKA LION CAPITAL ON OBVERSE SIDE & WITH THE REPLICA OF BULL ON REVERSE SIDE.



B) 1955 AD
BOMBAY MINT WITH THE ASHOKA LION CAPITAL ON OBVERSE SIDE & WITH THE REPLICA OF BULL ON REVERSE SIDE WITH LARGE DATE. MINTED IN V LESS QUANTITY AND THIS COIN IS ONE OF THE MOST COSTLY COINS IN REPUBLIC INDIA.




5. 1/4 RUPEE
   WEIGHT - 2.92 GRAMS
   METAL - NICKEL
   PURITY - PURE NICKEL
   DIAMETER - 0.75 INCH OR 19.10 MM

A) 1950,51 AD
BOMBAY & CALCUTTA MINTS WITH THE LARGE ASHOKA LION CAPITAL ON OBVERSE SIDE & TWO EARS OF CORN (WHEAT) ON REVERSE SIDE.


B) 1954-56 AD
CALCUTTA MINT THE SMALL ASHOKA LION CAPITAL ON OBVERSE SIDE AND TWO EARS OF CORN (WHEAT) ON REVERSE SIDE.


C) 1954,55AD
BOMBAY & CALCUTTA MINTS THE LARGER ASHOKA LION CAPITAL ON OBVERSE SIDE & TWO EARS OF CORN (WHEAT) ON REVERSE WITH LARGER DATE.

6. 1/2 RUPEE 
      WEIGHT - 5.83 GRAMS
      METAL - NICKEL
      PURITY - PURE NICKEL
      DIAMETER - 0.95 INCH OR 24.13 MM

A) 1950,51 AD
BOMBAY & CALCUTTA MINTS WITH THE LARGE ASHOKA LION CAPITAL ON OBVERSE SIDE AND TWO EARS OF CORN (WHEAT) ON REVERSE SIDE.


B) 1954,55 AD
BOMBAY & CALCUTTA MINT WITH THE LARGE ASHOKA LION CAPITAL ON OBVERSE SIDE AND TWO EARS OF CORN (WHEAT) ON REVERSE SIDE WITH THE LARGER DATE. 


C) 1956 AD
CALCUTTA MINT WITH THE SMALL ASHOKA LION CAPITAL ON OBVERSE SIDE AND TWO EARS OF CORN (WHEAT) ON REVERSE SIDE.

7. 1 RUPEE
      WEIGHT - 11.86 GRAMS
      METAL - NICKEL
      PURITY - PURE NICKEL
      DIAMETER - 1.10 INCH OR 28MM

A) 1950 AD
BOMBAY MINT WITH THE ASHOKA LION CAPITAL ON OBVERSE SIDE AND TWO EARS OF CORN (WHEAT) ON REVERSE SIDE WITH THICK NUMERAL.



B) 1954 AD
BOMBAY MINT WITH THE ASHOKA LION CAPITAL ON OBVERSE SIDE AND TWO EARS OF CORN (WHEAT) ON REVERSE SIDE WITH THICK NUMERAL LARGER DATE, FIRST HINDI LETTER VARIETIES. MINTED IN LESS QUANTITY & MUCH COSTLY THEN 1950 ONE RUPEE.

Republic India Mule Coins

ABOUT MULE COINS

The coins, which have the obverse die of one coin and reverse die of another, are known as Mule Coins. Mules are produced when two or more different (face) coins of same denomination are being produced almost concurrently by a mint. By mistake / negligence of the mint staff, one of the dies; which was intended for some other issue, is wrongly mated on a coin punching press. Mules are sometimes accidentally produced at the time of re-striking coins of earlier periods. Unless the obverse and reverse dies are correctly paired at the time of re-strike, the coins struck may have the wrong obverse or reverse. 

The Happy Child Nation’s Pride 10 paise - normal issue: (Top 2 Coins)

The year 1979 was observed by UNESCO as the “INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE CHILD”. To commemorate this occasion India issued in denomination 5P, 10P, 10Rs and 50Rs on 5^th March, 1979, on the theme “HAPPY CHILD -  NATION'S PRIDE”. On the normal 10P coin, the lettering ‘INDIA’ on the obverse is smaller and the top of the Lion Capital is raised above the circular line of alignment and also the lettering "Paisa" on the obverse is more closed to "10"

The Happy Child Nation’s Pride 10 paise - mule issue: (Bottom 2 Coins)

In this mule coin the obverse die of “FOOD & SHELTER FOR ALL” 10 paise coin was wrongly paired with the reverse die of “HAPPY CHILD -  NATION'S PRIDE” 10 paise coin. On the Mule issued coin, the lettering 'INDIA' on the obverse is bigger and the lettering "Paisa" on the obverse is more far to "10"

The Dada Bhai Naoroji 5 rupees (CN) - normal issue: (Top 2 Coins)

In commemoration of Dadabhai Naroji, India issued this 5 rupees commemorative coin on 2^nd October, 2003. It was issued from Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad mints. The obverse side of this coin has a tooth/flower design along its periphery.

The Dada Bhai Naoroji 5 rupees (CN) - mule issue: (Bottom 2 Coins)

This mule coin was issued from Kolkata mint. Its observe side does not have any tooth/flower design along its periphery. The diameter of the coin field (distance between rims on the opposite side) is 21 mms. The value of this coin, shown by a stylized international numeral ‘5’ below the lion capital, has a shorter gap in the bottom swing of the ‘5’.

Jagath Guru Sree Narayana Gurudev, 5 Rupees Fss - Normal Issue: (Left 2 Coins)

In commemoration of the 150^th birth anniversary of Jagath Guru Sree Narayana Gurudev, India issued this 5 rupees coin in September, 2006. This coin was minted from Mumbai  mint and it has a dotted circle on both its Obverse and Reverse sides.

JAGATH GURU SREE NARAYANA GURUDEV, 5 rupees FSS - Mule issue: (Right 2 Coins)

This mule coin has no dotted circle on its obverse side. Its obverse shows a tooth/flower design at its periphery.

The Fisheries 50 Paisa - normal issue: (Top 2 Coins)

To highlight the need to increase catches of fish to supplement the diets of millions of people in the country, coins of 50P, 20Rs and 100Rs were issued on 16th October, 1986 – the 6th World Food Day. On the normal Fisheries, 50P coins, no dotted circle is present on either sides of the coin.

1986 FISHERIES - 50 Paisa:  Mule issue:(Bottom 2 Coins)

In this mule coin the obverse side shows a dotted circle, which is not found on the obverse of the normal coin.. Please see the photo of the normal Fisheries coin posted above.

The Dandi March, 5 rupees (FSS) - normal issue: (Top 2 Coins)

In commemoration of the 75^th anniversary of the Dandi March, India issued coins of Rs 5 & Rs 100 on 2^nd October, 2005. It was issued from Mumbai mint only. In the normal FSS, 5 Rs coin, the diameter of the coin field (distance between rims on the opposite side) is 22 mms. The value of this coin, shown by a stylized international numeral ‘5’ below the lion capital, has a longer gap in the bottom swing of the numeral ‘5’. The gap between the bottom of lion pedestal and Hindi word ‘Satyamev Jayte’ appears to be more. 

The Dandi March, 5 rupees (FSS) - mule issue: (Bottom 2 Coins)

In this mule coin, the diameter of the coin field is 21 mms. The value of this coin, shown by a stylized international numeral ‘5’ below the lion capital, has a shorter gap in the bottom swing of the ‘5’. Tail of 5 is thick. The gap between the bottom of lion pedestal and Hindi word ‘Satyamev Jayte’ appears to be less.

The Indira Gandhi 50 paise - normal issue: (Top 2 Coins)

To pay homage to late Prime Minister Mrs Indira Gandhi, India issued commemorative coins of 50P, 5Rs, 20Rs and 100Rs on birthday on 19th November, 1985. On the normal Indira Gandhi, 50P coins, a dotted circle is present on both the obverse and reverse sides.

1984 Indira Gandhi 50 Paisa - mule issue: (bottom 2 Coins)

In this mule coin the obverse side does not show a dotted circle, which is found on the obverse of the normal coin.

2008 5 Rs IT and Connectivity - mule issue of Kolkata mint:

5 rupees Regular FSS coin, 2008 (Theme – IT and Connectivity) - normal issue:

This 5 rupees steel coin (Theme – IT and Connectivity)(Design - Waves) was issued in 2007 and 2008. The reverse of this coin shows waves design and the value of this coin. The obverse side of this coin contains Lion Capitol & year. Coin Diameter – 23 mm; Diameter of the coin field – 22 mm; Distance between two horizontal lines – 12 mm; Height of the Lion Capital – Bigger, 8.5 mm; Font size of the date - Bigger

50 paise Regular FSS coin, 2008 (Theme – Nritya Mudra) - normal issue:

This 50 Paisa steel coin (Theme – Nritya Mudra)(Design – Clenched Fist) was issued from 2008. The reverse of this coin shows a clenched fist design and the value of this coin. The obverse has Lion Capital & year.  Coin Diameter – 22 mm; Diameter of the coin field – 20.5 mm; Distance between two horizontal lines – 11 mm; Height of the Lion Capital – smaller, 6.5 mm; Font size of the date - smaller

5 rupees Regular FSS coin, 2008 (Theme – IT and Connectivity) - mule issue:

This coin is a mule coin having obverse of 50 Paisa coin (Theme – Nritya Mudra), and reverse of 5 rupees coin (Theme – IT and Connectivity). Please mark that the use of smaller obverse die of 50 Paisa steel coin has created an unusual thicker rim on the obverse side of this mule coin.

Republic India Error Coins

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Why We Collect Coins

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You'll find coins for your collection in all types of different places. Coin shops and coin shows offer the opportunity to purchase coins from coin dealers. Coin dealers can be an excellent resource for information on coins. They also provide the opportunity to view a large selection of collectible coins.

Common collection themes:

• Country Collections
• Year Collections
• Mint Mark Collections
• Variety Collections
• Type Collections
• Subject Collections
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British India Rare Coins

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http://britishcoins.indian-coins.com 

Coins struck in 0.917 gold; weight: 3.887 grams.
Obverse depicts Queen Victoria.

Coins struck in 0.917 gold; weight: 7.774 grams.
Obverse depicts Queen Victoria.

Coins struck in 0.917 gold; weight: 7.9881 grams.
Obverse depicts Queen Victoria.

Coins struck in 0.917 gold; weight: 11.66 grams.
Obverse depicts Queen Victoria.

Obverse legend changed from "QUEEN" to "EMPRESS".
Obverse depicts Empress Victoria.