Coinage in India

Let's discuss about the origin of Indian rupee coins

Indian Rupee Coins Coins are metal items that have been allocated a value and stamped with a design that has been approved by the governing body. Coins are considered lawful tender.

One Rupee Coin The East India Company generated the first rupee currency in Kolkata on 1757.One rupee coins were originally struck in independent India in 1950 and are still in circulation today

Two Rupee Coin The expedition of Rupee 2 coins began in 1982 with the release of two commemorative coins recognising 'National Integration' and the 'IX Asian Games.

Five Rupee Coin Jawaharlal Nehru's birth centennial was commemorated with a 5 rupee currency in 1989.

Ten Rupee Coin Since 2015, India has released ten commemorative coins. From its debut in 2005, the 10 coins has been the second highest-denomination coin struck in India.

Seventy Five Rupee Coin The Rs 75 coin was introduced in 2023 to commemorate the inauguration of the new Parliament building, a historic event in the country.