Saturday, July 11, 2009

Rupee 1: Jawaharlal Nehru Birth Centenary

In 1989, to commemorate the birth centenary of the first Prime Minister of Independant India, Jawaharlal Nehru (14 Nov 1889 - 27 May 1964), The government of India released a one rupee coin:


Wikipedia Link on Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

Friday, July 10, 2009

Rupees 2: Shivaji

The Government of India, in 1999, came out with a Rs. 2 coin in memory of King Shivaji Raje Bhosle of the Maratha Empire, known famously as Chatrapati Shivaji:
Wikipedia link on Shivaji

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

25 Paise: 1982 Asiad

There was also a 25 paise coin released by the government of India to commemorate the Delhi Asian Games of 1982, in addition to this two rupees coin. Here it is:

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Rupee 1: International Youth Year

The year 1985 was declared as "International Youth Year" by the United Nations, and many activities took place around the world to commemorate this, throughout that year. India also released a one rupee coin on this occasion:

Wikipedia link on International Youth Year

Monday, July 6, 2009

Rupees 2: Delhi Asiad, 1982

The 9th Asian Games were held from November 19, 1982 to December 4, 1982 in Delhi, India. India managed to finish 5th in the overall standings, with 13 golds, 19 silvers and 25 bronze medals. Appu, an elephant calf was the mascot for the games. To commemorate the Asiad being held at Delhi, The Government of India released a commemorative Rs. 2 coin:Wikipedia link on 1982 Asian Games

Sunday, July 5, 2009

Rupee Coin of Republic India

Here, you would get to see my collection of the coins and currency notes that have been in use in India, mainly post independence. I would like to make this a regularly updated blog, and hence plan to add one coin / currency note a day, with a little bit of trivia behind it.

So, here we are, and to begin with, let us have a look at the One Rupee coin of 1950:

This was introduced on 15th of August, 1950, and it represented the first coinage of Republic India. The Lion Capital of the Ashoka Stambha and the corn sheaves replaced the portrait of the King and the tiger respectively, in a symbolic new beginning.