Indian 1 Rupee (Floral Series)
Country of Origin: India
Year of Issue: 2016
Denomination: 1 Rupee
Composition: Ferritic Stainless Steel
Brief Description
A small, silver-colored circulation coin featuring the national emblem on one side and the denomination with floral patterns on the other.
Historical Significance
This design was part of the 'New Series' introduced by the Republic of India to update the currency with modern security features and the new Rupee symbol (₹).
Estimated Value
$0.01 - $0.15 circulated, $0.50 - $1.00 in Gem Brilliant Uncirculated condition.
Care Instructions
Store in a cool, dry place. Since it is stainless steel, it is naturally resistant to corrosion, but avoid using abrasive cleaners which can scratch the surface.
Mint Mark
Diamond (Mumbai Mint)
Mintage & Rarity
Common; produced in the hundreds of millions.
Weight & Diameter
3.79 g, 21.93 mm
Edge
Plain
Apparent Grade
Fine/Very Fine - showing significant surface bag marks and slight wear on high points.
Obverse (Front)
Lion Capital of Ashoka (National Emblem) with the motto 'Satyamev Jayate' (Truth Alone Triumphs) in Devanagari below. Legend 'BHARAT' in Devanagari on the left and 'INDIA' in English on the right.
Reverse (Back)
The Rupee symbol '₹' and numeral '1' in the center, flanked by stylized floral patterns. The year '2016' is at the bottom.
What Drives This Coin's Value
Condition and mint mark are the primary factors. Some years/mint combinations are slightly scarcer, but 2016 is very common.
Similar Coins
Older 1 Rupee coins (cupro-nickel or larger ferritic steel) without the '₹' symbol.
Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags
Check for magnetic properties (the coin should be magnetic) and verify the crispness of the lettering. Counterfeits of this low denomination are rare.
Notable Varieties & Errors
Die rotation errors or off-center strikes are occasionally found by collectors.
Created At: 2026-04-28T13:16:07.530569