Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was a great freedom fighter in India’s struggle for freedom and he was the first Prime minister of India from 1947 to 1964. After his sad death on 27th May 1964, to pay homage to the departed leader, a 1 rupee coin was issued on 14th November 1964, in his memory. The other 2 coins issued for general circulation in his memory, are in the denomination of 50 paisa. This was also the first commemorative coin issued by India.
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| NEHRU-64 |
Specifications
Year of issue – 1964
Weight -- 10 grams
Metal composition - Nickel
Diameter – 28 mm
Shape -- Circular
Edge – Security
Obv -- The effigy of Pandit Nehru and legend “JAWAHARLAL NEHRU” and “1889 -1964” in English
Minted at – Kolkata, Mumbai
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