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INDIA: Republic, Mint Set (2 pieces), 1996. UNC

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INDIA: Republic, Mint Set (2 pieces), 1996. UNC
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INDIA: Republic, 2-coin Mint Set, 1996, KM-MS—, RB-190, set of 2 coins, Unc, RR.

This set contains two examples of the 2 rupee commemorative of Subhas Chandra Bose dated 1996, in blister pouch packing, described by the authors of the "Standard Guide to Coin Sets of India " as rarity GR8, a "Great Rarity beyond Reach ."
The year 1996 was an error and should have been dated 1997. The 1997 (KM-130.1) is common, but the 1996 (KM-130.3) is extremely rare.

There is great debate in India as to who made these sets with some stating they were produced in the Calcutta mint and others that the error dated coins were produced at the mint whereas the holders where produced privately by individuals in Calcutta. Either way, the sets are still quite rare.