One Rupee 1950 Nickel Republic India Bombay Mint Coin

This 1950 India 1 Rupee is a nickel circulation coin from the first series of Republic India rupees, notable for its wheat‑ear reverse and Ashoka Lion obverse.

Design details

• Obverse: Lion Capital of Ashoka standing on an inscribed abacus with the legend “GOVERNMENT OF INDIA” around.
• Reverse: Large numeral “1” flanked by two ears of wheat, with “एक रुपया” in Hindi above, “RUPEE” below, and the date “1950” at the bottom.
• Mintmark: Small Diamond Mark below the date indicates Mumbai Mint.

Coin features

• Metal: Nickel.
• Weight: About 11.7 grams.
• Diameter: About 27.9–28.0 mm.
• Thickness / edge: Around 2.6 mm with a milled security edge and medal alignment.

Numismatic significance

First rupee type of Republic India (1950–1954), replacing portrait issues of British monarchs.

Collected for its historic “first republic rupee” status, bold wheat‑ear design, and mintmark/date varieties that offer strong specialization potential for Indian numismatists.