Indian 1 Rupee Fantasy Mule/Counterfeit (Nehru / 1912 Reverse)

India (Fantasy/Counterfeit issue) · Dated 1989 and 1912 (mismatched)

A deceptive fantasy medal or counterfeit mule featuring the head of Jawaharlal Nehru on the obverse and an Edward VII style floral 1 Rupee reverse dated 1912.

Country: India (Fantasy/Counterfeit issue)
Year: Dated 1989 and 1912 (mismatched)
Denomination: 1 Rupee
Metal: Likely base metal or silver-plated alloy (brass/white metal)
Grade: Very Fine to Extremely Fine (applied aging/patina)

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Overview

A deceptive fantasy medal or counterfeit mule featuring the head of Jawaharlal Nehru on the obverse and an Edward VII style floral 1 Rupee reverse dated 1912.

Historical significance

This is not a legal tender coin. It is a 'mule' fantasy piece where the obverse of a 1989 Nehru commemorative is paired with a reverse design from the British Raj era (1912). Such items are often sold to tourists as 'rare' errors.

Obverse (front)

Portrait of Jawaharlal Nehru facing right, wearing a Gandhi cap. Legend: 'JAWAHARLAL NEHRU CENTENARY' in English and Hindi with '1989'.

Reverse (back)

Value 'ONE RUPEE INDIA 1912' surrounded by a floral wreath of roses, thistles, shamrocks, and lotus flowers (Design used during British India).

Estimated value

$1-$5 as a curiosity or novelty item

What drives this coin's value

Its value is purely as a novelty because it is a non-existent coin type produced by pairing two unrelated coin dies.

Grade assessment

Very Fine to Extremely Fine (applied aging/patina)

Mintage & rarity

Unknown; mass-produced novelty item.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

This item is a historical impossibility. Nehru was born in 1889, his centenary was 1989; there is no possible reason for a 1912 date on a Nehru coin. Check weight and magnetism (authentic 1912 rupees are silver and non-magnetic).

Notable varieties & errors

N/A - All examples of this specific mule are fantasy/counterfeit issues.

Similar coins

Authentic 1989 Nehru 1 Rupee (Cupro-Nickel) and authentic 1912 Silver 1 Rupee (George V). This item combines designs from both.

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges; avoid chemical cleaners. As it is a modern fantasy piece, professional conservation is not necessary.

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