Rare 1 Rupee 1989 Republic India Noida Mint Coinage India Coin # A055

This is a Republic India 1 Rupee coin dated 1989, struck at the Noida mint and belonging to the well known wheat ears definitive series. The value side carries the large numeral 1 with “RUPEE” and the Devanagari legend, flanked by stylised wheat ears, while the reverse shows the Lion Capital of Ashoka with “सत्यमेव जयते” beneath and the legends भारत and INDIA at the sides.

• Denomination: 1 Rupee
• Year: 1989, with a small dot below the date indicating the Noida mint
• Metal: copper-nickel, eleven sided flan
• Diameter: approximately 27 mm as measured from the scan
• Condition: Very Fine, with even circulation wear and light surface marks
• Theme: standard definitive coinage of the Republic of India

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Step back into the late 1980s with this fascinating Republic India 1 Rupee coin, a classic piece of numismatic history issued by the sovereign government of India. Struck in durable copper-nickel on a distinctive eleven-sided flan, this specimen hails from the esteemed Noida mint, identified by the subtle mintmark dot below the 1989 year of issue. Part of the iconic wheat ears definitive series, it captures an era of agricultural celebration and economic transition in the developing republic.

Numismatists and modern Indian coin collectors prize Noida mint issues for their specific regional production and collecting appeal. Graded in Very Fine condition, this piece displays honest, even circulation wear and gentle surface character that tells the authentic story of its journey through commerce decades ago. It makes a wonderful addition to a type set, a thematic collection of Republic India decimal coinage, or a thoughtful gift for history enthusiasts. You will receive the exact coin photographed, ensuring absolute transparency for your collection.