India, Republic, 1969 AD., Mahatma Gandhi birth centennial commemorative, Mumbai mint, 50 Paise, KM 59.

India, Republic, Mahatma Gandhi birth centennial commemorative issue, Mumbai mint, no date (issued 1969 AD.),
50 Paise (24 mm / 5,15 g), nickel, 5,00 g. theor. mint weight, mintage 10.260.000 , medal alignment ↑↑ (0°), reeded edge,
Obv.: महात्मा गाँधी * MAHATMA GANDHI / · 1869 - 1948 · , bust of Mahatma Gandhi facing left, wearing glasses, legend "MAHATMA GANDHI" in both English and Hindi above, his dates below.
Rev.: भारत INDIA / पैसे 50 PAISE / ♦ , ("Bharat" INDIA / "Paise" 50 PAISE) , Ashoka Lion Capital in center, country name and denomination in Hindi and English, mint mark below value.
KM 59 .

mint marks:
♦ (small diamond) = Mumbai
B (letter "B") = Mumbai proof issues
(no mint mark) = Calcutta

Year / Mint Mark / Details
1969 12,100,000 Calcutta Mint
1969 ♦ 10.260.000 Mumbai Mint
1969 B 9,147 Proof; Mumbai Mint

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi ( 2 October 1869 – 30 January 1948), the "father" of the current Indian nation, commonly known as Mahatma Gandhi, was the preeminent leader of Indian nationalism in British-ruled India. Employing non-violent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for non-violence, civil rights and freedom across the world.