Distinctive feature Commemorative
Edge Reeding
Grade F+
Metal Aluminium-Bronze
Mint Calcutta
Year of issue 1969
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Country: India
Period: Republic (1950-date)
Type: Circulating commemorative coin
Years: 1969
Value: 20 Paise (0.20 INR)
Currency: Rupee (decimalized, 1957-Date)
Mint: Calcutta
Composition: Aluminium-Bronze
Weight: 4.3 g.
Diameter: 22 mm
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Grade: VF20
Mintage: 42,070,000
Orientation: Medal Alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: Yes, 30 June 2011
References: KM# 42.2
Commemorative issue:
The centennial of Mahatma Gandhi's birth.
Obverse:
Ashoka Lion Capitol, denomination below.
Lettering:
भारत INDIA
पैसे 20 PAISE
Reverse:
Bust of Mahatma Gandhi facing left.
Lettering:
महात्मा गांधी * MAHATMA GANDHI
· 1869-1948
Translation:
MAHATMA GANDHI * MAHATMA GANDHI
· 1869-1948
Edge:
Reeded.
Mints:
* - Five pinted Star → Hyderabad, India (1803-date)
No mint mark → Kolkata / Calcutta / Murshidabad, India (1757-date)
♦ - Diamond Mint mark → Mumbai / Bombay, India (1829-date)
Reference : KM# 42.2
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...
Collection : Republic of India