Republic of India
The new republic adopted national emblems and a distinctly Indian coinage identity.
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10 Rupees - Fao, Copper-nickel Coin
Republic India Coins1976
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Collector data sheet
Physical specifications
NM-018269- Metal
- Copper-nickel
- Weight
- 24.7 g
- Diameter
- 39 mm
- Shape
- Circular
- Edge Type
- Plain / unlisted
- Reference Catalog No.
- NM-018269
| Denomination | 10 Rupees |
|---|---|
| Ruler / Issuer | Government of India |
| Mint | Government of India Mints (Mumbai / Kolkata / Hyderabad / Noida) |
| Rarity | Scarce |
| Estimated Price Range | ₹500 – ₹2,000 |
| Era | Republic India Coins |
Historical orientation
This coin in its time
Dates are contextual and approximate; the highlighted entry is the catalogue issue period.
Decimalisation
One rupee became 100 naye paise, simplifying the inherited monetary structure.
This coin’s issue period
Government of India is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.
Modern commemorative coinage
Circulating and collector issues mark national figures, institutions, and milestones.