Rare 1 Rupee 1989 Jawaharlal Nehru Centenary Bombay Mint Republic of India Coin # A314

This is a 1 Rupee commemorative coin of Republic India, issued in 1989 to mark the birth centenary of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India. The obverse carries the right-facing bust of Nehru in his familiar cap with the bilingual legend “जवाहरलाल नेहरू जन्म शती – JAWAHARLAL NEHRU CENTENARY” and the date 1989, while the reverse shows the Lion Capital of Ashoka with “भारत / INDIA” and the value “1 रुपया / 1 RUPEE”.

• Denomination: 1 Rupee
• Year of issue: 1989
• Mint: Bombay (dot below the date)
• Metal: copper-nickel
• Diameter: about 27 mm
• Condition: Very Fine, circulated with even wear and light surface scratches; design and legends fully legible
• Theme: Jawaharlal Nehru Birth Centenary commemorative series

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Step back in time with this compelling 1989 Republic of India 1 Rupee commemorative coin, masterfully struck to mark the birth centenary of Jawaharlal Nehru, the nation’s visionary first Prime Minister. Minted in durable copper-nickel at the esteemed Bombay Mint, this piece features the iconic right-facing bust of Nehru wearing his signature cap, encircled by a bilingual tribute. The reverse proudly displays the majestic Lion Capital of Ashoka. Graded in Very Fine condition, this circulated treasure exhibits honest, even wear and light surface marks that whisper of its journey through commerce, yet all design details and legends remain sharp and fully legible. Numismatists and Indian history enthusiasts prize this specific commemorative issue for its cultural significance and tribute to a towering political figure. Whether you are expanding a modern Republic collection or searching for a tangible piece of twentieth-century heritage, this authentic Bombay Mint strike is a must-have addition. You will receive the exact collector’s piece shown in the photographs, ready to be showcased in your display.