Monthly Archives: March 2012

1977 Proof Set – Save For Development – Bombay Mint

On August 15th 1977, the Bombay Mint issued the proof set with the theme of Save For Development. The booking for the set was priced at Rs 300/- and was accepted between 15th September 1977 to 15th October 1977. The set consists of 10 coins. In all 2222 such sets were sold by the Mumbai mint.

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1976 Proof Set – Food & Work for All – Bombay Mint

Bombay mint issued the 1976 proof set with the theme of Food & Work for all on August 15th, 1976. The booking of the set was accepted between September 15th to October 15th 1976.

In all 3209 such 10 coin proof sets were minted. The set contains the following coins: 50 Rupees (35g), 10 Rupees (25g), Rupee (8g), 50 Paise (5g), 25 Paise (2.5g), 10 Paise (2.3g), 5 Paise (1.5g), 3 Paise (1.25g), 2 Paise (1.0g), 1 Paisa (0.75g).

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1975 Proof Set – Equality, Development, Peace – Bombay Mint

The Bombay mint issued the 1975 proof set with the theme of Equality, Development and Peace. The proof set consists of 10 coins and were issued on August 15, 1975. The booking period was August 16 to September 30, 1975. There were 2370 such sets sold through the mint and the booking price was set at Rs 210/-.

The 1975 proof set consists of following 10 coins: 50 Rupees (35g), 10 Rupees (25g), Rupee (10g), 50 Paise (5g), 25 Paise (2.5g), 10 Paise (2.3g), 5 Paise (1.5g), 3 Paise (1.25g), 2 Paise (1.0g), 1 Paisa (0.75g).

1975 Proof SetOn July 25th, 1975 the Government of India passed a bill in Lok Sabha for minting coins upto denominations of Rs 1000. Under the Indian Coinage Act, there was a restriction for minting of coins of denomination higher than Rs 100.

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1974 Proof Set – Planned Families – Food for All – Bombay Mint

Bombay mint issued 1974 proof set consisting of 10 coins on August 15, 1974. In all 9138 sets were sold between August 16, 1974 to 30th September 1974. The booking price for the set was Rs 210/-. The coins in this set have a “B” mint mark under the year.

The coins in the set include 50 Rupees (35g), 10 Rupees (25g), Rupee (10g), 50 Paise (5g), 25 Paise (2.5g), 10 Paise (2.3g), 5 Paise (1.5g), 3 Paise (1.25g), 2 Paise (1.0g), 1 Paisa (0.75g).

1974 proof set 10 coins

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1973 – Grow more food – 10 coin set by Bombay Mint

The grow more food 10 coins set was issued by the Bombay mint on August 15, 1973. It has a mint mark “B” below the date. In all 7563 such sets were issued by the bombay mint. The set contains the rare 1 rupee (10gm) coin as well. The other coins in the set are 20 Rupees (30 gms), 10 Rupees (22.5 gms), 50 Paise (5 gms), 25 Paise (2.5 gms), 10 Paise (2.3 gms), 5 Paise (1.5 gms), 3 Paise (1.25 gms), 2 Paise (1.0 gms) and 1 Paisa (0.75 gms).

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