Rare 10 Rupees 2010 Bimetallic Definitive Issue Noida Mint Republic India Coin # A291

A circulated bimetallic 10 Rupees coin of Republic India dated 2010. The obverse carries the Lion Capital of Ashoka with “सत्यमेव जयते” below, the legends “भारत” and “INDIA” around the upper rim and the year at the base. The reverse shows the large numeral 10 within the inner disc, surrounded by radiating rays, with “रुपये RUPEES” below.

• Denomination: 10 Rupees
• Year: 2010
• Metal: aluminium-bronze outer ring with a stainless steel inner disc
• Diameter: about 28 mm as measured on the scan
• Condition: Fine, with even circulation wear, surface toning and light scratches on the inner disc
• Type: Republic India definitive coinage, not a commemorative
• Mint: Noida Mint

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Add a piece of modern Indian numismatic history to your collection with this 2010 Republic India 10 Rupees definitive coin. Struck by the esteemed Noida Mint, this bimetallic piece features a distinct composition combining an outer ring with a stainless steel inner disc, showcasing the classic Lion Capital of Ashoka on the obverse and the sunburst radiating rays design on the reverse. As a standard definitive issue rather than a commemorative release, it captures the everyday monetary circulation of India during the early 2010s. Collectors prize these circulated pieces for tracking the evolution of contemporary minting technologies and coin usage. Graded in Fine condition, this specimen displays honest, heavy circulation wear, natural surface toning, and light contact marks that tell the story of its journey through commerce. It arrives as an authentic, raw collectible, with the exact coin shown in the photographs being the one shipped to your doorstep, making it a wonderful conversation starter or a budget-friendly addition to a growing decimal coinage collection.