Real or Fake Coin: Goddess Durga, lion, Ashoka Chakra... Which 10 rupee coins are genuine? know here..

There has often been a controversy surrounding the 10-rupee coin regarding which coins are genuine and which are fake. Because of this confusion, we sometimes mistake genuine coins for fakes. There are many 10-rupee coins in the market that the general public does not accept. Today, we will talk about some of these different 10-rupee coins.

Which coins are genuine or fake?
The coin with the image of Mata Rani (Goddess Durga): We often receive 10-rupee coins with the image of Mata Rani as change while shopping or from rickshaw drivers. Many people do not accept these coins or refuse to take them because they think they are fake, but this is not true.
This coin was minted by the government in 2013 to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of Mata Vaishno Devi.

The coin with the Parliament building: The Parliament building is often printed on the coin. This coin is also genuine. Similarly, coins with a diamond design are also considered genuine. Sometimes, Mahatma Gandhi is printed on the coin. This is also genuine. It was minted in 2015.

People also mistake the coin with the Ashoka Chakra for a fake. The coin with the Ashoka Chakra Lion Capital is also genuine.

You can also ask the RBI directly about genuine coins.

Ask the RBI: Which coins are genuine or fake?
You can find information about the 14 different designs issued by the RBI in their press releases. However, this information is 8 years old. If you need updated information, you can also find out by phone.

To identify a genuine coin, you need to call the Reserve Bank's toll-free number 14440. The call will be disconnected immediately after you dial the number. After that, you will receive a call from the IVR system. Through this call, you will be informed about genuine coins.

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