Re 1 Republic India 2009 Issue Definitive 100 Coin Pouch Unique and Rare

General Features

Obverse (Front):

• Design:
  • Displays the Lion Capital of Ashoka (National Emblem of India) prominently at the center.
  • Below the emblem is the inscription "सत्यमेव जयते" (Satyameva Jayate, meaning "Truth Alone Triumphs").
• Inscriptions:
  • "भारत" (Bharat) in Hindi on the left.
  • "INDIA" in English on the right.
  • The denomination "₹1" inscribed at the bottom.

Reverse (Back):

• Design:
  • A large numeral "1" indicating the denomination.
  • Two wheat stalks flank the numeral, symbolizing India's agricultural prosperity.
• Inscriptions:
  • The year "2009" at the bottom.
  • A mint mark below the year indicates the mint of origin.

Material Composition

• Metal: Ferritic stainless steel.
• Weight: Approximately 3.09 grams.
• Diameter: 20 mm.
• Shape: Round.
• Edge: Smooth (plain).

Mint Mark

• A small dot (•) below the year signifies the Noida Mint.

Significance

• The wheat stalk motif represents India's agricultural heritage and economic foundation.
• Part of the definitive coin series, it was minted for regular circulation during 2009.