50th Anniversary of Independence 1997 front 50th Anniversary of Independence 1997 back
50th Anniversary of Independence 1997 photo
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50th Anniversary of Independence

1997 year
Copper-nickel 36.60 g 35 mm
Description
Location
India
Period
Republic (1950-date)
Type
Award medals › Military awards
Year
1997
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
36.60 g
Diameter
35 mm
Thickness
3.65 mm
Shape
Round (Round medal is fitted to a plain horizontal bar with standard fittings)
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#298838
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

In the centre is the map of India with lettering in Hindi along the rim and years 1947-1997 in English at the bottom

Lettering:
स्वतंत्रता की स्वर्ण जयंती पदक
1947-1997

Translation: Golden anniversary of independence medal

Edge

Plain

Comment

The name and rank of the recipient is punched on the edge.