10 Rupees Card Packing Gandhi Return From South Africa Unc Coin

This is a 2015 commemorative ₹10 coin celebrating the Centenary of Mahatma Gandhi’s Return from South Africa, issued in a special card packing. The coin is bi-metallic, composed of an aluminum-bronze outer ring and a copper-nickel center, with a diameter of 27 mm and weight of approximately 7.71 grams.

Obverse and Reverse Design

Obverse: Features the Lion Capital of Ashoka, flanked by “भारत INDIA,” the rupee symbol “₹,” and denomination “10.” The legend “सत्यमेव जयते” (Satyameva Jayate) appears below the emblem.

Reverse: Depicts dual portraits of Mahatma Gandhi – one showing him as a young barrister and the other after he became known as the ‘Mahatma.’ Surrounding inscriptions in Hindi and English read “दक्षिण अफ्रीका से वापसी” (Return From South Africa), “1915-2015,” “शताब्दी स्मरणोत्सव” (Centenary Commemoration), and “MAHATMA GANDHI – RETURN FROM SOUTH AFRICA”.

Carded Presentation

The coin comes in a commemorative card pack featuring a silhouette of Mahatma Gandhi and the map of India, marking the milestone of his return and ongoing legacy.

Card includes the coin specifications, a brief tribute to Gandhi’s transformative influence, and highlights the historic event, making it ideal for collectors and enthusiasts.

Key Features

Year of Issue: 2015 (Centenary of Gandhi’s Return from South Africa)

Denomination: ₹10

Metal Composition: Bi-metallic (Cu-Ni center, Al-Bronze ring)

Diameter: 27 mm

Weight: Approx. 7.71 g

Obverse: Ashoka Pillar, denomination

Reverse: Dual portrait of Gandhi, bilingual commemorative inscriptions

Mint: Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, or Noida

Issue Theme: Gandhi’s legacy, justice, equality & freedom centenary.