In today’s article, we will talk about coins that weigh 9 grams. All of these coins are made from copper-nickel, although some variants were also issued in steel. However, we will not discuss the steel variants in this article.
Let’s begin with our first valuable coin.
1. Second International Crop Science Coin
This is a ₹1 coin, which I’m holding in my hand. On its reverse side, you can see an image resembling a globe along with wheat stalks. The design may remind you of the coin themed on ILO or Labour World.
This coin was issued only by the Kolkata Mint in the year 1996 and is made of copper-nickel, weighing 9 grams.
Value:
- Starts at ₹1 in fine condition
- Can go up to ₹5,00,000 in UNC condition
2. Dandi March Commemoration Coin
This coin was issued to commemorate 75 years of the Dandi March. It features an image of Mahatma Gandhi. It was released only by the Bombay Mint and made of copper-nickel.
There’s also a stainless steel version of this coin, but the copper-nickel variant is more valuable, and that’s the one you should collect.
Value:
- Ranges between ₹8,000 and ₹2,50,000 (for copper-nickel version)
3. ONGC 50th Anniversary Coin
This coin is not listed in any official coin book. It was issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of ONGC. There are two variants of this coin – one made of copper-nickel and the other of stainless steel.
Again, the copper-nickel version is more valuable and preferred for collection.
Value:
- Between ₹8,000 and ₹1,00,000 depending on condition (fine to UNC)
4. Khadi and Village Industries Commission Coin
This coin also features Mahatma Gandhi. It was issued in both stainless steel and copper-nickel variants.
As per a recent RTI (Right to Information) response, only 3,000 pieces of the copper-nickel version were minted, making it extremely rare.
Value:
- Between ₹15,000 and ₹50,000 depending on condition
5. First War of Independence Commemorative Coin
This coin’s theme is the First War of Indian Independence. It features portraits of Bahadur Shah Zafar, Tatya Tope, and Rani Lakshmibai. At the bottom, there’s an image of a cannon and the inscription “150 Years” in English.
This coin was also issued in two types – copper-nickel and stainless steel. The copper-nickel version is rarer and more valuable.
Value:
- Starts at ₹1,00,000
- Can go up to ₹2,50,000 in UNC condition
Conclusion
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