Overview

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Issued by the Government of India in 2015, this bimetallic 10 Rupees coin marks the centenary (1915–2015) of Mahatma Gandhi’s return to India from South Africa – the homecoming that led to his leadership of the Indian freedom struggle. The commemorative side shows two portraits of Gandhi: the young lawyer of his South Africa years and the elderly Mahatma, capturing his transformation.

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Key Features & Details:

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• Country: India

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• Denomination: 10 Rupees (₹10)

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• Year: 2015

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• Occasion: Centenary of Mahatma Gandhi’s return from South Africa (1915–2015)

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• Composition: Bimetallic – cupronickel centre in an aluminium-bronze ring

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• Condition: Pre-owned, as shown in the images – circulated with normal wear

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• Front: Lion Capital of Ashoka with “सत्यमेव जयते” below, “भारत” and “INDIA” on the ring, and “₹10”

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• Back: Young and elderly portraits of Mahatma Gandhi with “महात्मा गांधी MAHATMA GANDHI”; on the ring “दक्षिण अफ्रीका से वापसी RETURN FROM SOUTH AFRICA”, the dates 1915–2015 and “शताब्दी स्मरणोत्सव CENTENARY COMMEMORATION”

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Please Note:

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This listing is for the exact coin shown in the photographs. It is a circulated coin, so please check the photos for its condition.