Post-Independence, a new coinage system for the nation was required. While the coins were issued in 1950, in 1949 engraver Patrick Brindley designed a set of 8 coins ranging from 2 annas to 1 rupee.

New 75 Rupees Coin: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Rs.75 commemorative coin on Sunday. It marks the inauguration of the new Parliament building and is not available for general exchange.

Then, a 1-rupee commemorative coin was released in 1990 for the Birth Centenary of Dr BR Ambedkar In 2015, PM Modi released two commemorative coins as part of the 125th birth anniversary year ...