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This is the 1977 Save For Development 10 Rupee Cu-Ni BU Coin
This coin was minted by Bombay Mint. This development oriented coin on the theme “SAVE FOR DEVELOPMENT” was issued in India on 16th August, 1977.
4 coins were issued on this theme : 10 paise and 5paisa coin were issued for general circulation and the 10 rupees (Cu-Ni - 39mm) & 50 rupees(S50-44mm) coins were issued as uncirculated / proof specimens.
In the year 1977 March - The first non-Congress government swept to power following Indira Gandhi's defeat at the general elections and Morarji Desai became Prime Minister.The government wanted to convey an idea to the people that if you save money that can be used in the development of the country.
This development oriented coin on the theme “SAVE FOR DEVELOPMENT” was issued in India for general circulation on 16th August, 1977. It highlights the importance of Savings in the development of the country.
The obverse (The First Image) of this coin features some development oriented designs in the center, symbolizing savings, food, shelter, education, employment, health and family planning. Here a hand holding a coin for depositing into a savings box (for savings), a hut (symbolizing shelter), a triangle (for family planning), an ear of corn (for food), an open book (for education), a gear wheel with a factory inside ( for employment) and a medical cross below the wheel ( for health). ‘1977’ – the year of issue, is shown below the hut of the central design.
The legend “SAVE FOR DEVELOPMENT” in English is inscribed on the bottom half of the periphery and “Vikas Ke Liye Bachaiye”, in Hindi around the top half of the periphery.
As it was minted by Bombay Mint so you can see Diamond Symbol below the date 1977 |
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