Why coins are not issued by RBI?

The coins are issued for circulation only through the Reserve Bank in terms of the RBI Act. Coins in India are presently being issued in denominations of 10 paise, 20 paise, 25 paise, 50 paise, one rupee, two rupees and five rupees .

In respect of coins, the role of RBI is limited to distribution of coins that are supplied by Government of India . The Government of India is responsible for the designing and minting of coins in various denominations as per the Coinage Act, 2011. 7.

Rupee 10 coins are legal tender , says Government. Rs 10 coins being circulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in various themes, sizes and designs are legal tender. It can be used as legal tender in all transactions, according to the Central Government.

20 rupees: The face of the coin shall bear the Lion Capitol of Ashoka Pillar with the legend “Satyemev Jayate” inscribed below, flanked on the left periphery with the word “Bharat” in Hindi and on the right periphery with the word “INDIA” in English.