Rare 1 Rupee 1991 Republic India Bombay Mint Coinage India Coin # A382

This is a 1 Rupee coin of Republic India dated 1991, struck in copper-nickel on the eleven-sided flan used for this definitive series. The reverse carries the large numeral 1 flanked by wheat ears with the Hindi legend above, the word RUPEE below and the date beneath it. A small centred dot below the date identifies the Bombay Mint. The obverse shows the Lion Capital of Ashoka with the Satyameva Jayate motto and the legends Bharat and INDIA on either side.

• Denomination: 1 Rupee
• Year: 1991
• Mint: Bombay (dot centred below the date)
• Metal: copper-nickel, eleven-sided flan
• Diameter: approximately 26 mm
• Condition: Fine, honest circulation wear with surface toning and a small rim knock at the lower left

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Add a tangible piece of late 20th-century numismatic history to your collection with this Republic of India 1 Rupee coin, struck in 1991. Issued during a fascinating era of Indian economic transition, this definitive circulating coin features the distinctive eleven-sided copper-nickel flan that makes this series instantly recognizable in hand. On the reverse, a bold numeral one is cradled by traditional wheat ears, symbolizing the nation’s agricultural roots, while the obverse proudly displays the majestic Lion Capital of Ashoka. Struck at the prestigious Bombay Mint—identified by the small centered dot beneath the date—this piece carries the authentic character of honest circulation. Graded in Fine condition, it exhibits natural surface toning and a minor rim knock at the lower left, serving as a genuine testament to its time in everyday pockets. Numismatists and modern Indian coin enthusiasts actively seek out these specific mint-marked issues to complete date runs of the copper-nickel eleven-sided series. You will receive the exact coin photographed, making this a wonderful, honest addition to a growing Commonwealth or South Asian collection.