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100 Rupees Jawaharlal Nehru
| Issuer | Reserve Bank of India |
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| Year | 1989 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | The Indian State Emblem — the Ashoka Lion Capital featuring three lions atop an abacus with the Dharma Chakra — is depicted centrally in the field. The national motto 'Satyameva Jayate' (Truth Alone Triumphs) appears in Devanagari script below the emblem. The country name legends 'भारत' (in Devanagari) and 'INDIA' (in Latin) arc along the upper periphery to the right, while the denomination '100' appears prominently in the lower field, with 'RUPEES' inscribed along the lower right rim and the Devanagari equivalent 'रूपये' along the lower left rim. |
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| Reverse description | A right-facing portrait bust of Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister, is depicted in high relief at the centre of the field, wearing his characteristic Nehru cap and jacket. The effigy captures his distinctive profile with fine sculptural detail. The legend 'जवाहरलाल नेहरु' in Devanagari script arcs along the upper left periphery, while 'JAWAHARLAL NEHRU' in Latin script continues along the upper right rim. The Devanagari inscription 'जन्मशती' (Birth Centenary) and the year '1989' appear in the lower left field, with 'CENTENARY' completing the legend along the lower right rim; the mint mark 'U' is situated near the lower rim. |
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| Mintage | 1989 B - Mumbai Mint; Proof - 1989 U - Mumbai Mint; Uncirculated - |
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