Description
Add to your collection a piece of India’s modern numismatic history with the ₹1 Cross Coin issued in 2005.
This coin is popularly called a "Cross Coin" due to the + (cross-like) symbol formed by the decorative lines on the reverse side. Issued during the early 2000s, these coins marked a transition in minting design and material — being struck in Ferritic Stainless Steel (FSS) instead of the earlier copper-nickel or aluminum-bronze types.
Though it was a regular circulation coin, collectors prize this version for its distinctive design, sharp geometry, and limited-year production. The 2005 issue is considered scarcer than surrounding years and is offered here in excellent collector-grade condition.
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₹1 cross coin
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₹1 coin 2005 India
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Indian FSS coin
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2005 rare Indian coin
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₹1 stainless steel coin
Product Features:
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Denomination: ₹1
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Type: Cross Design Coin
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Year of Issue: 2005
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Obverse: Ashoka Pillar with “भारत” and “India”, “सत्यमेव जयते”
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Reverse: Large ₹1 with geometric cross-line pattern
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Metal Composition: Ferritic Stainless Steel (FSS)
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Mint: Often Mumbai, Hyderabad, or Noida (Mintmark may vary)
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Condition: Excellent / UNC-like / Circulation Grade
Why This Coin Is Special:
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Popularly known as the Cross Coin due to its reverse design
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Issued in 2005, a relatively low mintage year
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Made of Ferritic Stainless Steel, unique to 2000s coinage
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Perfect for modern Indian collectors, coin design enthusiasts, or educational collections
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Symbol of India’s transition era in minting technology
Shipping & Packaging:
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Shipped in a protective sleeve or coin flip
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Safely packed with tracking provided
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PAN India and international delivery options available