Many people think that only big notes like ₹100, ₹500, or ₹1000 can be copied, not coins. But recent news has raised worry about fake ₹10 coins. Making fake coins is harder and costlier than fake notes, but these rumors have made confusion among people and shopkeepers.
Now people are checking the design of the coins. Some count the lines on the edge, some look at the rupee sign, and some check the place of the country name. Some also say that fake coins have 15 lines instead of 10, or strange marks.
How to Identify a Real ₹10 Coin
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said that all the rumors about fake ₹10 coins are false. Coins are made by the Government of India, and their design can change from time to time.
For example, the ₹10 coins issued in 2009 had 15 lines with the Ashoka Pillar and “Satyameva Jayate” in the center. The coins issued in 2011 had 10 lines, and the rupee symbol was added above the number 10. Both designs are valid and can be used.
Fake coins may try to copy old designs, but their quality is poor. RBI says no coin should be called fake just because the design looks different. All ₹10 coins are legal and must be accepted.
If a Shop Refuses Your Coin
If a shopkeeper does not take your ₹10 coin, don’t panic. You can give it to a bank for checking. Banks send doubtful coins to the RBI. If the coin is real, it will be given back. If it is fake, the police may take action.
All banks must accept valid coins and give notes in return. Anyone refusing coins can be punished under law. Normally, ₹10 coins are accepted everywhere like shops, malls, buses, railway counters, toll plazas, and post offices.
Important Points
- ₹10 coins are legal tender.
- Different designs do not mean fake.
- If in doubt, ask a bank to verify.
- Don’t spread rumors about fake coins.
In fact, making fake coins is very costly. An RTI in 2018 said a ₹10 coin cost ₹5.54 to make, and now the cost is even higher. Sometimes, even making a ₹1 coin costs more than ₹1. This is why counterfeiting coins is almost impossible compared to fake notes.