This is a circulated commemorative 50 Paise coin from the Republic of India, issued in 1985 to celebrate the Golden Jubilee (50th Anniversary) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which was established in 1935. This copper-nickel coin honors the central banking institution of India.

Features:

• Obverse: Features a stylized depiction of a lion and a tiger, representing power and vigilance, which is part of the Reserve Bank of India’s official emblem. Above the emblem are the words “भारतीय रिज़र्व बैंक” (Bharatiya Reserve Bank) in Hindi and “RESERVE BANK OF INDIA” in English. Below, the years “1935-85” are inscribed, along with “स्वर्ण जयंती” (Swarna Jayanti) in Hindi and “GOLDEN JUBILEE” in English.
• Reverse: Displays the Lion Capital of Ashoka, the national emblem of India, with “सत्यमेव जयते” (Satyameva Jayate) inscribed below. The words “भारत” (Bharat) in Hindi and “INDIA” in English are present, along with the denomination “50” and “पैसे” (Paise) in Hindi and “PAISE” in English.
• Metal: Copper-Nickel
• Weight: Approximately 5 grams
• Diameter: Approximately 24 mm
• Shape: Round
• Edge: Reeded with a groove
• Minted: This coin was minted at various Indian mints: Bombay (diamond mint mark ♦), Calcutta (no mint mark), and Hyderabad (star mint mark ★). The coin you receive may or may not have a visible mint mark.
• Year of Issue: 1985
• Commemorative Theme: Golden Jubilee of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)