Rare 10 Rupees 2008-2009 Homi Bhabha Birth Centenary Republic India Bombay Mint Coin # A405

Description

This is a bimetallic 10 Rupees commemorative coin of Republic India, issued to mark the Homi Bhabha Birth Centenary Year. The obverse carries a portrait of the physicist Homi Jehangir Bhabha within the inner core, with the legend "HOMI BHABHA BIRTH CENTENARY YEAR" in English and Hindi around the outer ring and the dates 2008-2009 below. The reverse shows the Lion Capital of Ashoka with "Satyameva Jayate", flanked by "भारत" and "INDIA", with the denomination 10 RUPEES at the base.

• Denomination: 10 Rupees
• Year: 2008-2009
• Mint: Bombay (dot below the date)
• Metal: bimetallic, aluminium-bronze outer ring with cupro-nickel centre
• Diameter: approximately 27 mm
• Condition: Very Fine, circulated with even wear and natural toning

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Add a significant piece of Indian numismatic history to your collection with this Republic India 10 Rupees commemorative coin, issued to honor the birth centenary of the legendary nuclear physicist Homi Jehangir Bhabha. Struck between 2008 and 2009 at the prestigious Bombay Mint—identifiable by the subtle dot mark beneath the date—this bimetallic piece features a striking design showcasing Dr. Bhabha’s portrait on the obverse and the iconic Ashoka Lion Capital on the reverse. Crafted with an aluminium-bronze outer ring and a durable cupro-nickel center, the coin measures approximately 27 mm in diameter. It is graded in Very Fine (USED) condition, displaying the authentic, honest circulation wear and gentle natural toning that seasoned numismatists truly appreciate. Beyond its metallic composition, this piece celebrates India's scientific milestones, making it a sought-after treasure for both advanced commemorative coin collectors and science history enthusiasts eager to own a tangible tribute to the father of India's nuclear program.