Indian One Rupee Coin Details
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Meaning of symbols on Indian coins
Have you ever noticed the presence of symbols on the bottom of coins in Indian rupees? Ever wondered what these symbols on Indian rupee coins mean and why they are present on parts.
Symbols on 1 Rupee Coin
The symbols that you may notice on these coins are a
- Star-shaped symbol
- Diamond-shaped symbol
- Dot-shaped symbol
- some coins do not contain any such symbols.
Information about Indian Coins
These symbols are called Mintmarks and are used to represent the place from which these coins were made.
Mint Symbols on Indian Coins
Kolkata Mint:
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It was the first currency established in India in 1757. The coins minted in this currency carry no symbol at the bottom of the coin. If the space below the year is empty, it means that the piece is mint from Kolkata.
Hyderabad Mint:
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This is the second new coin built-in India in 1803. The coins minted in this coin are represented with a symbol representing a five-pointed star since 1968.
Before 1968, these coins were
represented in the split diamond symbol (1953-1960) and the dot in a diamond
symbol (1960-1968).
Mumbai Mint:
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This is the third Indian Currency created in 1829 after the Hyderabad Mint. Pieces minted in this mint can be represented by a diamond-shaped coin.
Before the diamond-shaped coin, these
coins were represented by the letter "B" (B means
"Bombay"). Bottom, until 1995, on coins in circulation.
Then, after 1995, these exhibits were
represented by the letter "M" (M designating Mumbai). Only on the
coins distributed at the beginning.
Noida Mint:
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This mint is the newest of all mint. It was created in 1988 and coins minted in this mint are represented by a rounded point symbol.
So, every time you receive a coin,
remember this article and look for the symbol on the Indian coins.
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