New-mismatics
I am not a coin collector, though I do get fascinated with coins. Whenever new coins are issued I go out-of-the-way to collect as many as I can (now, don’t get ideas as to my profession :P).
Recently the Reserve Bank of India has brought into circulation 10 Rupee coins. Now that’s a first ;)!
It is a bimetallic coin, the outer side being nickel-bronze and the inner circle is made of steel.
The obverse side has the lion capitol and denomination mentioned. The reverse side has an etching of Homi Bhabha, the famous Indian Nuclear physicist, and reads “Homi Bhabha Birth Centenary Year” in his honour. It also has the year of manufacture i.e. 2008-2009 stamped on this side.
Pretty cool, huh! Now this one’s going to remain in my wallet for a long time :D.
Thoughtful Randomness 
It’s not the first time a 10 rupee coin was issued… I have an old ten rupee coin that dates back to 1950’s
correction: it’s a first for me :).
1950’s.. how much would that be worth?
I am still waiting to get my hands on this one! And speaking of numismatics, I have quite a collection of old coins from various countries, although I did inherit most of it 😛
wow lucky!
Hah, i loved reading about these new coins too, coins kinda do fascinate me too, only now i am more fascinted by baking and findin the rite stuff for baking::-)))))
lol..
I loved your blog! it is too cool!!
I have about 6 Rs. 10 coins and I refuse to give them to anyone. Methinks I will keep it and pass it on to my future generation. Who knows in 1000 years from now they might be considered under antiques and fetch exhorbitant prices.
I plan for the future. 😛
exactly what I’ve been telling ppl all along..
hehe, I guess I’m not the only wierdo out here ;).
WOW…I am not in India since past 3 years..lots of changes. Am looking forward to a visit 🙂
yes plz do!!
world famous blogger, LP.. we’ll be so lucky to have you here ;).
i havent come across one yet.
Sir,I am iterested…what is the price..mail me