Features

Issuer	India
Ruling authority	Republic (1950-date)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1975-1982
Value	1 Rupee (1 INR)
Currency	Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date)
Composition	Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight	8 g
Diameter	28 mm
Thickness	2 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Number	N# 4855
References	KM# 78

Obverse

Ashoka Lion capitol

NOTE: Different National Emblem Types
Type 1: Side lions toothless with 2 to 3 fur rows, short squat D in INDIA.
Type 2: Asoka lion pedestal more imposing. Side lions
with 3 or 4 fur rows, more elegant D in INDIA. The shape of the D in INDIA is the easiest way to distinguish this obverse.
TYPE 3: Similar to Type I but 2 teeth, 4 to 5 fur rows, smaller lion head.

Scripts: Devanagari, Latin

Lettering: भारत INDIA

Translation: India India

Reverse

The value flanked by corn and the date below

Scripts: Devanagari, Latin

Lettering:
रुपया 1 RUPEE
1976

Translation:
Rupee 1 Rupee
1976

Edge

Security