Rare 1 Rupee 1989 Republic of India Noida Mint Coinage India Coin # A050

Rare 1 Rupee coin of 1989 from the Republic of India definitive series, struck at the Noida Mint. The reverse carries the denomination “1 RUPEE” with the Hindi legend “रुपया” above, flanked by stylised wheat ears, and the date 1989 with the mint mark below. The obverse shows the Lion Capital of Ashoka with “सत्यमेव जयते”, accompanied by “भारत” and “INDIA” along the sides.

• Denomination: 1 Rupee
• Year: 1989
• Mint: Noida (dot below the date)
• Metal: Copper-nickel
• Diameter: about 26 mm, heptagonal-style flan with rounded rim
• Condition: Very Fine, with light circulation wear, a few surface marks and minor toning

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Step back into late 20th-century Indian numismatics with this intriguing Republic of India 1 Rupee coin, struck in 1989. Issued during a dynamic era of the nation’s definitive coinage, this piece was produced at the esteemed Noida Mint, identifiable by the distinctive dot mark located just beneath the date. Crafted from durable copper-nickel, the coin features the iconic Ashoka Lion Capital on the obverse, paired with the classic agricultural motif of stylized wheat ears framing the denomination on the reverse.

Graded in Very Fine condition, this circulated piece exhibits honest signs of its journey through commerce, featuring gentle surface wear and an attractive natural tone that appeals to purists. For collectors assembling a comprehensive mint-mark set or focusing on Republic India copper-nickel issues, the Noida strike adds a layer of geographical and historical depth. Authenticity is fully guaranteed, and the exact specimen photographed is the one shipped to your doorstep, making this a wonderful tangible artifact to anchor or expand your growing collection.