India Coinage: 1982 - 1986
under President: Giani Zail Singh
 
Currency:
The Indian rupee (sign: ₹; code: INR) is the official currency of the Republic of India. The rupee is subdivided into 100 paise (singular paisa), though as of 2018, coins of denomination of 100 paise or one rupee is the lowest value coin in use. The issuance of the currency is controlled by the Reserve Bank of India. The Reserve Bank manages currency in India and derives its role in currency management on the basis of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. The rupee is named after the silver coin, rupiya, first issued by Sultan Sher Shah Suri in the 16th century and later continued by the Mughal Empire.
Mint Marks:
B - Mumbai (Bombay), proof issues only (1969 until 1995)
(B) - Mumbai (Bombay), diamond
C – Ottawa (1985 25 Paise; 1988 10, 25 & 50 Paise)
(C) – Kolkata (Calcutta) no mint mark
H - Birmingham (1985 Rupee only)
(H) - Hyderabad, star (1963)
(Hd) - Hyderabad, diamond split vertically (1953-1960)
(Hy) - Hyderabad, incuse dot in diamond (1960-1968)
(K) - Kremnica, Slovakia, MK in circle
(L) – British Royal Mint, Llantrisant (1985 rupee only), diamond below first date digit(Ld) – British Royal Mint
Llantrisant, tower, looks like a bridge
M - Mumbai (Bombay), proof only starting 1996
(M) - Mexico City, M beneath O
(N) - Noida, dot
(P) - Pretoria, M in oval
(R) – Moscow, MMD in oval
(T) - Taegu (Korea), star below first or last date (1997 and 1998 2 Rupees only)

From 1950 through 1964 the Republic of India proof coins carry the regular diamond mint mark and can be distinguished from circulation issues only by their proof-like finish. From 1969 proofs carry the capital “B” mint mark. Some Bombay issues after 1969 have a “proof-like” appearance although bearing the diamond mint mark of circulation issues. Beginning in 1972 proofs of the larger denominations - 10, 20 and 100 rupees -were partly frosted on their main features, including numerals. From 1975 all proofs were similarly frosted, from the 1 paisa to 100 rupees. Proof-like issues are often erroneously offered as proofs.

 
 
1982
 
   

KM#44 20 paise. Year: 1982. Weight: 2.17 g [2.20g]. Metal: Aluminium. Diameter: 24.50 mm x 26.00 mm; Hexagonal (6-sided). Thickness: 1.70 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Bombay (Diamond mintmark below Date).
Obverse: "पैसे" (paise) written in Devnagari at the top section. Numerals "20" written in the center with "PAISE" written below it. Date and mintmark at the bottom. All details surrounded by circular design at the border. Reverse: Ashoka Pillar Lion Capitol in the center with "सत्यमेव जयते" (Satyameva Jayate) [Truth alone triumphs / Truth shall prevail] written below it. "भारत" (bharat) written on the left side clockwise and "INDIA" written on the right side clockwise. Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: 1982 (B), 1982 (H), 1982 (H) without mintmark, 1983 (C), 1983 (H), 1984 (B), 1984 (C), 1984 (H), 1985 (B), 1985 (C), 1985 (H), 1986 (B), 1986 (C), 1986 (H), 1987 (C), 1987 (H), 1988 (B), 1988 (C), 1988 (H), 1989 (C), 1989 (H), 1990 (C), 1990 (H), 1991 (C), 1991 (H), 1992 (H), 1994 (H), 1996 (H) and 1997 (H). Demonetized: 30 June 2011.

Same as above KM#44 20 paise, but...

Year: 1982. Weight: 2.21 g [2.20g]. Mint: Hyderabad (Star mintmark below Date). Mintage: N/A.

Same as above KM#44 20 paise, but...

Year: 1982. Weight: 2.28 g [2.20g]. Mint: Hyderabad (without mintmark below Date). Mintage: N/A.

Note: Usually Calcutta mint has no mintmark below date, but in 1982, Hyderabad also produced coins without mintmark.

KM#45 20 paise. Year: 1982. Weight: 2.23 g [2.20g]. Metal: Aluminium. Diameter: 24.00 mm x 25.25 mm; Hexagonal (6-sided). Thickness: 1.70 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Hyderabad (Star mintmark below Date).

Obverse: Grain sprig within stylized sun design in the center. "विशृव खाद्य दिवस" (vishv khaady divas) [World Food Day] written on the left side clockwise and "WORLD FOOD DAY" written on the right side clockwise. Date written at the bottom with mintmark below it. Reverse: Ashoka Pillar Lion Capitol in the center. "भारत" (bharat) written at the top left side and "INDIA" written at the top right side. "पैसे" (paise) written at the bottom left side and "PAISE" written at the bottom right side. Numerals "20" written at the bottom. Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: 1982 (C) and 1982 (H). Subject: FAO - World Food Day. Demonetized: 30 June 2011.

Note: World Food Day is celebrated on 16 October every year since 1981. 1982 was the second year for celebrating World Food Day.

   

KM#64 50 paise. Year: 1982. Weight: 4.94 g [5.00g]. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 24.00 mm. Thickness: 1.65 mm. Edge: Security. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Bombay (Diamond mintmark below Date).
Obverse: India Flag on India Map in the center. "राष्ट्रीय एकता" (raashtreey ekata) [National Unity] written in two lines at the top right side. India map in the center. "NATIONAL INTEGRATION" written in two lines at the right side. Date at the bottom with mint mark below it. Reverse: Ashoka Pillar Lion Capitol in the center position. "भारत" (bharat) written on the top left side clockwise and "INDIA" written on the top right side clockwise. "पैसे" (paise) written at the bottom left side anti-clockwise and "PAISE" written at the bottom right side anti-clockwise. Numeral "50" written at the bottom. Mintage: 9,804,000. Mintage Years: 1982B, 1982 Bombay Proof with "B" mint mark and 1982C. Subject: National Integration.

KM#78.3 Rupee. Year: 1982. Weight: 8.08 g [8.00g]. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 28.00 mm. Thickness: 2.00 mm. Edge: Security. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Bombay (Diamond mintmark below Date). Obverse: Ashoka Pillar Lion Capitol in the center. "भारत" (bharat) written on the left side clockwise and "INDIA" written on the right side clockwise.

Obverse Type3: Small Ashoka Pillar Lion Capitol with short Border teeth.

Reverse: "रुपया" (rupaya) written at the top. Numeral "1" in the center with grain ears flank on each side. "RUPEE" written below numeral "1". Date written at the bottom. Mintage: 116,811,000. Mintage Years: 1979(B), 1979B (Proof type), 1979(C), 1980(B), 1980B (Proof type), 1980(C), 1981(B), 1981B (Proof type), 1981(C) and 1982(B).
   
 
1983
 
   

Same as above KM#44 20 paise, but...

Year: 1983. Weight: 2.24 g [2.20g]. Mint: Calcutta (No mintmark below Date). Mintage: 28,505,000 (include both Calcutta and Hyderabad types).

Same as above KM#44 20 paise, but...

Year: 1983. Weight: 2.24 g [2.20g]. Mint: Hyderabad (Star mintmark below Date). Mintage: N/A (including above).

KM#46 20 paise. Year: 1983. Weight: 2.23 g [2.20g]. Metal: Aluminium. Diameter: 24.00 mm x 25.25 mm; Hexagonal (6-sided). Thickness: 1.70 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Calcutta (No mintmark above Date).
Obverse: Date at the top with mintmark above it. "मत्स्य उद्योग" (matsy udyog) [fisheries industry] written on the top left side and "FISHERIES" written on the top right side. Two people standing in water, pulling a net with a fish in it, in the center. "FAO" written at the bottom. Reverse: Ashoka Pillar Lion Capitol in the top center position with "सत्यमेव जयते" (Satyameva Jayate) [Truth alone triumphs / Truth shall prevail] written below it. "भारत" (bharat) written at the top left side and "INDIA" written at the top right side. "पैसे" (paise) written at the bottom left side and "PAISE" written at the bottom right side. Numerals "20" written at the bottom center position. Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: 1983 (C) and 1983 (H). Subject: FAO - Fisheries. Demonetized: 30 June 2011.

Same as above KM#46 20 paise, but...

Year: 1983. Weight: 2.21 g [2.20g]. Mint: Hyderabad (Star mintmark above Date). Mintage: N/A.

KM#49.1 25 paise. Year: 1983. Weight: 2.62 g [2.50g]. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 19.00 mm. Thickness: 1.36 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Calcutta (No mintmark below Date).

Type 49.1: Each type has unique redesigned of Ashoka Pillar Lion Capitol. 9.0 mm between lions' nose tips. Bull has three legs. Side lions toothless with 2 to 3 fur rows, short squat D (Fat and downwards) in INDIA.

Obverse: "पैसे" (paise) written in Devnagari at the top left side. "PAISE" written at the top right side. Numerals "25" written in the center with Date and mintmark below it. Knot wreath at the bottom section. Decorative-toothed rim. Reverse: Ashoka Pillar Lion Capitol in the center. "भारत" (bharat) written on the left side clockwise and "INDIA" written on the right side clockwise. Decorative-toothed rim. Mintage: 137,488,000. Mintage Years: 1972 (B), 1972 B (Proof), 1972 (H), 1973 (B), 1973 B (Proof), 1973 (H), 1974 (B), 1974 B (Proof), 1974 (H), 1975 (B), 1975 B (Proof), 1975 (H), 1976 (B), 1976 B (Proof), 1976 (H), 1977 (B), 1977 (C), 1977 (H), 1978 B (Proof), 1978 (C), 1978 (H), 1979 (C), 1979 (H), 1980 (C), 1980 (H), 1981 (B), 1981 (C), 1981 (H), 1982 (B), 1982 (C), 1983 (C), 1984 (B), 1984 (C), 1984 (H), 1985 (B), 1985 (C), 1985 (H), 1985C (Ottawa, Canada), 1986 (B), 1986 (C), 1986 (H), 1987 (B), 1987 (C), 1987 (H), 1988 1.8mm "88" in date (C), 1988 (H) and 1989 (H). Demonetized: 30 June 2011.

KM#63 50 paise. Year: 1983. Weight: 4.95 g [5.00g]. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 24.00 mm. Thickness: 1.70 mm. Edge: Security. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Calcutta (No mintmark below Date).
Obverse: "पैसे" (paise) written in Devnagari at the top left side. "PAISE" written at the top right side. Numerals "50" written in the center. Date with mintmark above the crossed wreath at the bottom. Decorative-toothed rim. Reverse: Ashoka Pillar Lion Capitol in the center. "भारत" (bharat) written on the left side clockwise and "INDIA" written on the right side clockwise. Decorative-toothed rim. Mintage: 62,634,000. Mintage Years: 1974 (B), 1974 (B Proof), 1974 (C), 1975 (B), 1975 (B Proof), 1975 (C), 1975 (Hy), 1976 (B), 1976 (B Proof), 1976 (C), 1976 (Hy), 1977 (B), 1977 (B Proof), 1977 (C), 1977 (Hy), 1978 (B Proof), 1978 (C), 1979 (B Proof), 1980 (B), 1980 (B Proof), 1980 (C), 1981 (B Proof) and 1983 (C).

KM#79.1 Rupee. Year: 1983. Weight: 6.12 g [6.00g]. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 26.00 mm. Thickness: 1.47 mm. Edge: Security. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Bombay (Diamond mintmark below Date). Obverse: "रुपया" (rupaya) written at the top. Numeral "1" in the center with grain ears flank on each side. "RUPEE" written below numeral "1". Date written at the bottom. Dots in heptagonal form near the border.

Obverse Type1: The Horse and Cow details in Pedestal of Ashoka Pillar Lion Capitol are less visible.

Reverse: Ashoka Pillar Lion Capitol in the center with "सत्यमेव जयते" (Satyameva Jayate) [Truth alone triumphs] written below it. "भारत" (bharat) written on the left side clockwise and "INDIA" written on the right side clockwise. Dots in heptagonal form near the border. Mintage: 32,490,000. Mintage Years: 1982 (B), 1983 (B), 1983 (C), 1984 (B), 1984 (C), 1984 (Hy), 1985 (B), 1985 (C), 1985 H (Heaton, UK), 1985 (L = Llantrisant, UK), 1986 (B), 1986 (C), 1986 (Hy), 1987 (B), 1987 (C), 1987 (Hy), 1988 (B), 1988 (C), 1988 (Hy), 1988 (N), 1989 (B), 1989 (C), 1989 (Hy), 1989 (N), 1990 (C) and 1990 (Hy).
   
 
1984
 
   

Same as above KM#44 20 paise, but...

Year: 1984. Weight: 2.13 g [2.20g]. Mint: Bombay (Diamond mintmark below Date). Mintage: N/A.

Same as above KM#44 20 paise, but...

Year: 1984. Weight: 2.18 g [2.20g]. Mint: Calcutta (No mintmark below Date). Mintage: N/A.

Same as above KM#44 20 paise, but...

Year: 1984. Weight: 2.26 g [2.20g]. Mint: Hyderabad (Star mintmark below Date). Mintage: N/A.

Same as above KM#49.1 25 paise, but...

Year: 1984. Weight: 2.50 g [2.50g]. Mint: Bombay (Diamond mintmark below Date). Mintage: 98,740,000 (including Calcutta mint).

Type1: 9.0 mm between lions' nose tips. Bull has three legs. Side lions toothless with 2 to 3 fur rows, short squat D in INDIA.

Same as above KM#49.1 25 paise, but...

Year: 1984. Weight: 2.60 g [2.50g]. Mint: Calcutta (No mintmark below Date). Mintage: N/A (including above).

Type1: 9.0 mm between lions' nose tips. Bull has three legs. Side lions toothless with 2 to 3 fur rows, short squat D in INDIA.

KM#65 50 paise. Year: 1984. Weight: 5.02 g [5.00g]. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 23.50 mm. Thickness: 1.50 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Bombay (Diamond mintmark below Date).
Obverse: Numerals "50" written in the center. "पैसे" (paise) written in Devnagari at left side clockwise and "PAISE" at the right side clockwise of Numerals "50". Date with mintmark below Numerals "50". 12 same designs in circular form near border. Reverse: Ashoka Pillar Lion Capitol in the center. "भारत" (bharat) written on the left side clockwise and "INDIA" written on the right side clockwise of Ashoka Pillar. 12 same designs in circular form near border. Mintage: 61,548,000. Mintage Years: 1984 (B), 1984 (C), 1984 (Hy), 1985 (B), 1985 (C), 1985 (Hy), 1985 (T), 1986 (C), 1987 (B), 1987 (C), 1987 (Hy), 1988 (B), 1988 (C), 1988 (Hy), 1989 (B), 1989 (C), 1989 (Hy) and 1990 (B).

Same as above coin KM#65, 50 paise, but...

Year: 1984. Weight: 5.01 g [5.00g]. Mint: Hyderabad (Star mintmark below Date). Mintage: N/A.

Same as above KM#79.1 Rupee, but...

Year: 1984. Weight: 5.73 g [6.00g]. Mint: Calcutta (No mintmark below Date). Mintage: N/A (included in 152,378,000 Bombay mint).

   
 
1985
 
   

Same as above KM#44 20 paise, but...

Year: 1985. Weight: 2.18 g [2.20g]. Mint: Bombay (Diamond mintmark below Date). Mintage: 84,495,000 (including all three mint types).

Same as above KM#44 20 paise, but...

Year: 1985. Weight: 2.24 g [2.20g]. Mint: Calcutta (No mintmark below Date). Mintage: N/A (including above).

Same as above KM#44 20 paise, but...

Year: 1985. Weight: 2.25 g [2.20g]. Mint: Hyderabad (Star mintmark below Date). Mintage: N/A (including above).

Same as above KM#49.1 25 paise, but...

Year: 1985. Weight: 2.53 g [2.50g]. Mint: Calcutta (No mintmark below Date). Mintage: 113,872,000 (including calcutta and Hyderabad mints).

Type1: 9.0 mm between lions' nose tips. Bull has three legs. Side lions toothless with 2 to 3 fur rows, short squat D in INDIA.

Same as above coin, but having slightly thicker Date.

Weight: 2.43 g [2.50g].

Same as above KM#49.1 25 paise, but...

Year: 1985. Weight: 2.52 g [2.50g]. Mint: Hyderabad (Star mintmark below Date). Mintage: N/A (including above).

Type1: 9.0 mm between lions' nose tips. Bull has three legs. Side lions toothless with 2 to 3 fur rows, short squat D in INDIA.

Same as above KM#49.1 25 paise, but...

Year: 1985. Weight: 2.51 g [2.50g]. Mint: Ottawa ("C" mintmark below Date). Mintage: N/A (including above).

Type1: 9.0 mm between lions' nose tips. Bull has three legs. Side lions toothless with 2 to 3 fur rows, short squat D in INDIA.

Same as above coin KM#65, 50 paise, but...

Year: 1985. Weight: 4.90 g [5.00g]. Mint: Bombay (Diamond mintmark below Date). Mintage: 210,964,000.

Same as above coin KM#65, 50 paise, but...

Year: 1985. Weight: 5.03 g [5.00g]. Mint: Calcutta (No mintmark below Date). Mintage: N/A.

Same as above coin KM#65, 50 paise, but...

Year: 1985. Weight: 5.05 g [5.00g]. Mint: Hyderabad (Star mintmark below digit "8" in Date). Mintage: N/A.

Same as above coin KM#65, 50 paise, but...

Year: 1985. Weight: 4.97 g [5.00g]. Mint: Taegu, South Korea (Star mintmark below digit "1" in Date). Mintage: N/A.

KM#66 50 paise. Year: ND (1985). Weight: 5.00 g [5.00g]. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 24.00 mm. Thickness: 1.50 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Bombay (Diamond mintmark below Dates).
Obverse: "भारतीय रिज़र्व बैंक" (bhaarateey rizarv baink) written on the top left section clockwise. "RESERVE BANK OF INDIA" written on the top right section clockwise. Reverse Bank of India logo having Tiger walking left and Tree in the background, with Dates "1935-1985" and mintmark are shown in the center. "स्वर्ण जयंती" (svarn jayantee) [Golden Jubilee] written at the bottom. Reverse: Ashoka Pillar Lion Capitol in the top center position with "सत्यमेव जयते" (Satyameva Jayate) [Truth alone triumphs] written below it. "भारत" (bharat) written on the top left side clockwise and "INDIA" written on the top right side clockwise. "पैसे" (paise) written at the bottom left side anti-clockwise and "PAISE" written at the bottom right side anti-clockwise. Numeral "50" written at the bottom. Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: ND [1985B], ND [1985 Bombay Proof with "B" mint mark], ND [1985C] and ND [1985Hy]. Subject: Golden Jubilee (50 Years) of Reserve Bank of India 1935-1985.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is India's central bank, which controls the issue and supply of the Indian rupee. RBI is the regulator of entire Banking in India. RBI plays an important part in the Development Strategy of the Government of India. Until the Monetary Policy Committee was established in 2016, it also controlled monetary policy in India. It commenced its operations on 01 April 1935 in accordance with the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. Following India's independence on 15 August 1947, the RBI was nationalised on 01 January 1949. Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Same as above coin KM#66, 50 paise, but...

Weight: 5.04 g [5.00g]. Mint: Hyderabad (Star mintmark below Dates). Mintage: N/A.

KM#67.1 50 paise. Year: ND (1985). Weight: 5.00 g [5.00g]. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 24.00 mm. Thickness: 1.50 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Bombay (Diamond mintmark below Date).
Obverse: Indira Gandhi portrait facing right in the center. "इंदिरा गांधी" (Indira Gandhi) written on the top left side clockwise. "INDIRA GANDHI" written on the top right side clockwise. Dates "1917-1984" written at the bottom. Dotted circular border near the edge. Reverse: Ashoka Pillar Lion Capitol in the top center position with "सत्यमेव जयते" (Satyameva Jayate) [Truth alone triumphs] written below it. "भारत" (bharat) written on the top left side clockwise and "INDIA" written on the top right side clockwise. "पैसे" (paise) written at the bottom left side anti-clockwise and "PAISE" written at the bottom right side anti-clockwise. Numeral "50" written at the bottom. Dotted circular border near the edge. Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: ND [1985B], ND [1985 Bombay Proof with "B" mint mark], ND [1985C] and ND [1985Hy]. Subject: Assassination / Death of Indira Gandhi in 1984.

Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi (19 November 1917 – 31 October 1984) was an Indian politician and a central figure of the Indian National Congress. She was the first and, to date, the only female Prime Minister of India. Indira Gandhi was the daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first prime minister of India. She served as Prime Minister from 24 January 1966 to 24 March 1977 and again from 14 January 1980 until her assassination on 31 October 1984, making her the second longest-serving Indian Prime Minister, after her father. She served as Minister of External Affairs: 22 August 1967 - 14 March 1969 and 09 March 1984 - 31 October 1984. She served as Minister of Defence: 30 November 1975 - 20 December 1975 and 14 January 1980 - 15 January 1982. She served as Minister of Home Affairs: 27 June 1970 - 04 February 1973. She served as Minister of Information and Broadcasting: 09 June 1964 - 24 January 1966.
On 31 October 1984, two of Gandhi's bodyguards, Satwant Singh and Beant Singh, shot her with their service weapons in the garden of the Prime Minister's residence at 1 Safdarjung Road, New Delhi. The shooting occurred as she was walking past a wicket gate guarded by Satwant and Beant. She was to be interviewed by the British filmmaker Peter Ustinov, who was filming a documentary for Irish television. Beant Singh shot her three times using his side-arm and Satwant Singh fired 30 rounds. Beant Singh and Satwant Singh dropped their weapons and surrendered. Afterwards, they were taken away by other guards into a closed room where Beant Singh was shot dead. Kehar Singh was later arrested for conspiracy in the attack. Both Satwant and Kehar were sentenced to death and hanged in Delhi's Tihar Jail on 06 January 1989.

Same as above coin KM#67.1, 50 paise, but...

Weight: 5.03 g [5.00g]. Mint: Calcutta (No mintmark below Date). Mintage: N/A.

Same as above coin KM#67.1, 50 paise, but...

Weight: 5.02 g [5.00g]. Mint: Hyderabad (Star mintmark below Date). Mintage: N/A.

KM#67.2 50 paise. Year: ND (1985). Weight: 4.94 g [5.00g]. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 24.00 mm. Thickness: 1.50 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Calcutta (No mintmark below Date). Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: One year type.

Mule coin of the above coin. This coin has no Dotted circular border near the edge on the Reverse side as KM#68.1 50 paise Fisheries. It was only produced by Calcutta mint.

Same as above KM#79.1 Rupee, but...

Year: 1985. Weight: 5.92 g [6.00g]. Mint: Bombay (Diamond mintmark below Date). Mintage: 444,516,000.

Same as above KM#79.1 Rupee, but...

Year: 1985. Weight: 5.95 g [6.00g]. Mint: Calcutta (No mintmark below Date). Mintage: N/A (included in Bombay mint).

Same as above KM#79.1 Rupee, but...

Year: 1985. Weight: 6.01 g [6.00g]. Mint: Heaton Mint, Birmingham, UK (H below the last digit of Date). Mintage: N/A (included in Bombay mint).

Same as above KM#79.1 Rupee, but...

Year: 1985. Weight: 6.08 g [6.00g]. Mint: Llantrisant Mint, UK (Diamond below the first digit of Date). Mintage: N/A (included in Bombay mint).

KM#80 Rupee. Year: 1985. Weight: 5.98 g [6.00g]. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 26.00 mm. Thickness: 1.47 mm. Edge: Security. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Bombay (Diamond mintmark below Date).
Obverse: "अन्तरॉष्ट्रीय युवा वर्ष" (antararaashtreey yuva varsh) [International Youth Year] written in Hindi at the top section. Three outlined profiles between dove and laurel branch. Date "1985" and mintmark above the Dove. One dot each on left and right side. "INTERNATIONAL YOUTH YEAR" written at the bottom section. Heptagonal form near the border. Reverse: Ashoka Pillar Lion Capitol in the top center position with "सत्यमेव जयते" (Satyameva Jayate) [Truth alone triumphs] written below it. "भारत" (bharat) written on the top left side clockwise and "INDIA" written on the top right side clockwise. "रुपया" (rupaya) written at the bottom left side anti-clockwise and "RUPEE" written at the bottom right side anti-clockwise. Numeral "1" written at the bottom. Heptagonal form near the border. Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: 1985 (B), 1985 (C), 1985 (C Proof) and 1985 (Hy). Subject: International Youth Year 1985.

KM#150 5 Rupees. Year: ND (1985). Weight: 12.38 g [12.50g]. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 30.50 mm. Thickness: 2.30 mm. Edge: Security. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Bombay (Diamond mintmark below Date). Obverse: Indira Gandhi portrait facing right in the center. "इंदिरा गांधी" (Indira Gandhi) written on the top left side clockwise. "INDIRA GANDHI" written on the top right side clockwise. Dates "1917-1984" written at the bottom. Dotted circular border near the edge.

Reverse: Ashoka Pillar Lion Capitol in the top center position with "सत्यमेव जयते" (Satyameva Jayate) [Truth alone triumphs] written below it. "भारत" (bharat) written on the top left side clockwise and "INDIA" written on the top right side clockwise. "रुपया" (roopaye) written at the bottom left side anti-clockwise and "RUPEES" written at the bottom right side anti-clockwise. Numeral "5" written at the bottom. Dotted circular border near the edge. Mintage: 59,288,000. Mintage Years: ND [1985B], ND [1985 Bombay Proof with "B" mint mark] and ND [1985Hy]. Subject: Assassination / Death of Indira Gandhi in 1984.

   
   
 
1986
 
   

Same as above KM#44 20 paise, but...

Year: 1986. Weight: 2.20 g [2.20g]. Mint: Bombay (Diamond mintmark below Date). Mintage: 155,610,000 (including all three mint types).

Same as above KM#44 20 paise, but...

Year: 1986. Weight: 2.20 g [2.20g]. Mint: Calcutta (No mintmark below Date). Mintage: N/A (including above).

Same as above KM#44 20 paise, but...

Year: 1986. Weight: 2.33 g [2.20g]. Mint: Hyderabad (Star mintmark below Date). Mintage: N/A (including above).

Same as above KM#49.1 25 paise, but...

Year: 1986. Weight: 2.51 g [2.50g]. Mint: Calcutta (No mintmark below Date). Mintage: 362,624,000 (including Bombay, Calcutta and Hyderabad mints).

Type1: 9.0 mm between lions' nose tips. Bull has three legs. Side lions toothless with 2 to 3 fur rows, short squat D in INDIA.

KM#49.5 25 paise. Year: 1986. Weight: 2.47 g [2.50g]. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 19.00 mm. Thickness: 1.36 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Bombay (Diamond mintmark below Date).

Type 49.5: Each type has unique redesigned of Ashoka Pillar Lion Capitol. 9.0 mm between lions' nose tips. 2 teeth on each side lion, 4 to 5 clear line fur rows, smaller lion head. Bull has three legs. Short squat D (Fat and downwards) in INDIA.

Obverse: "पैसे" (paise) written in Devnagari at the top left side. "PAISE" written at the top right side. Numerals "25" written in the center with Date and mintmark below it. Knot wreath at the bottom section. Decorative-toothed rim. Reverse: Ashoka Pillar Lion Capitol in the center. "भारत" (bharat) written on the left side clockwise and "INDIA" written on the right side clockwise. Decorative-toothed rim. Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: 1986 (B), 1986 (C), 1986 (H), 1987 (B), 1987 (C), 1987 long "7" in Date (C), 1988 (B), 1988 1.3mm "88" in date (C), 1988 1.8mm "88" in date (C), 1988 (H), 1989 (B), 1989 (C), 1990 (B) and 1990 (C). Demonetized: 30 June 2011.

Same as above coin, but having Thick Date.

Weight: 2.51 g [2.50g].

Same as above KM#49.5 25 paise, but...

Year: 1986. Weight: 2.55 g [2.50g]. Mint: Hyderabad (Star mintmark below Date). Mintage: N/A.

Type5: 9.0 mm between lions' nose tips. 2 teeth on each side lion, 4 to 5 clear line fur rows, smaller lion head. Bull has three legs. Short squat D (Fat and downwards) in INDIA.

Same as above coin KM#65, 50 paise, but...

Year: 1986. Weight: 4.98 g [5.00g]. Mint: Calcutta (No mintmark below Date). Mintage: 117,576,000.

KM#68.1 50 paise. Year: 1986. Weight: 5.23 g [5.00g]. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 24.00 mm. Thickness: 1.50 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Bombay (Diamond mintmark below Date).
Obverse: Date and mintmark at the top. Two fishermen on a boat with fishing nets in the center. "मत्स्य उद्योग" (matsy udyog) [Fisheries industry] written at the top left side clockwise. "FISHERIES" written at the top right side clockwise. "FAO" written at the bottom. Reverse: Ashoka Pillar Lion Capitol in the top center position with "सत्यमेव जयते" (Satyameva Jayate) [Truth alone triumphs] written below it. "भारत" (bharat) written on the top left side clockwise and "INDIA" written on the top right side clockwise. "पैसे" (paise) written at the bottom left side anti-clockwise and "PAISE" written at the bottom right side anti-clockwise. Numeral "50" written at the bottom. Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: 1986B, 1986 Bombay Proof with "B" mint mark, 1986C and 1986Hy. Subject: FAO issue - Fisheries.

Note: KM#68.2 was produced by Calcutta mint as MULE having Dotted circular border near the edge on Reverse side as in KM#67.1 50 paise Indira Gandhi.

Same as above KM#79.1 Rupee, but...

Year: 1986. Weight: 5.96 g [6.00g]. Mint: Bombay (Diamond mintmark below Date). Mintage: 1,396,074,000.

Same as above KM#79.1 Rupee, but...

Year: 1986. Weight: 6.11 g [6.00g]. Mint: Calcutta (No mintmark below Date). Mintage: N/A (included in Bombay mint).

   
 
 
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