The 1964 one rupee coin holds a monumental place in modern Indian history as the Republic of India's very first commemorative coin. Released following the passing of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, this pure nickel coin marked the beginning of India's illustrious commemorative coinage tradition.
Varieties and Collector Valuations
- English Legend Variety: Displays Nehru's name in English lettering. Struck at the Bombay and Calcutta mints.
- Hindi Legend Variety: Displays जवाहरलाल नेहरू in Devanagari script.
- Proof and VIP Sets: Specially struck specimens with mirror-like fields command the highest collector premiums.