Rs 10 Homi Bhabha Bimetal 100 Coin RBI SEAL Packet Republic India Commemorative Issue Mumbai Mint

Description

Features

Issuer	India
Period	Republic (1950-date)
Type	Circulating commemorative coin
Year	2009
Value	10 Rupees (10 INR)
Currency	Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date)
Composition	Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in aluminium-bronze ring
Weight	7.71 g
Diameter	27 mm
Thickness	1.82 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Number	N# 13789
References	KM# 372 Commemorative issue Dr. Homi Bhabha Obverse Asoka Lion pedestal, denomination below Lettering: भारत INDIA सत्यमेव जयते रूपये 10 RUPEES Reverse Dr.Homi Bhabha bust facing 3/4 left NOTE: Different mintmarks ♦ (small dot/diamond) = Mumbai Lettering: होमी भाभा जन्म शताब्दी वर्ष HOMI BHABHA BIRTH CENTENARY YEAR 2008 - 2009 Edge Plain

Step into the realm of numismatics with the Rs 10 Homi Bhabha Bimetal 100 Coin, a remarkable circulating commemorative coin issued by India in 2009 to honor the birth centenary of Dr. Homi Bhabha, the visionary scientist. This bimetallic coin features a copper-nickel center encased in an aluminum-bronze ring, weighing 7.71g with a diameter of 27mm. The obverse showcases the Asoka Lion pedestal with Indian inscriptions, while the reverse displays Dr. Homi Bhabha's bust. Minted at the Bombay Mint in Mumbai, this coin bears the special mintmark ♦. As a part of a limited commemorative issue, it holds historical significance and artistic value, making it a prized possession for collectors and enthusiasts alike. This piece comes in a sealed packet from the Reserve Bank of India, adding to its authenticity and appeal.