India celebrated her 50th year of Independence on the 15th of august 1997. To commemorate the event, the IG Mint Located at Fort in Mumbai issued Coin Sets with Details as below.
Date of Issue 15th August 1997
Proof Coin Sets
2 Coin set – 50 Rupees & 50 Paise – with mint emblem (blister pack) Issued at Price of Rs 520
For Inernational and other Dignitaries, VIP Proof Coin Set packed in acrylic case within blue velvet box was issued which contained 2 Coin set – 50 Rupees & 50 Paise – with mint emblem
UNC Coin Sets
2 Coin set – 50 Rupees & 50 Paise (blister pack) Issue Price – Rs 320
Pictures of the 1997 – 50th Year of Independence Coin Set as released to us by IG Mint Mumbai
Design Specifications of Coins in the above Set
| 50 Rupees | Silver 50 Copper 40 Nickel 5 and Zinc 5 | 22.5 gms | 39 | Circular |
| 50 Paise | Stainless Steel | 3.79 | 22 | Circular |
Current Market Price of this Set –