1.

First Coinage Series (1950-1957):

a. Material: Nickel
b. Design: The obverse side features the Lion Capital of Ashoka with the
denomination "1 RUPEE" and "INDIA" inscribed in English. The reverse
side features a simple floral design.
c. Significance: These coins were among the first to be minted after India
gained independence in 1947.
2. Second Coinage Series (1957-1967):
a. Material: Nickel
b. Design: Similar to the first series, but with some modifications. The
reverse side features the denomination "1" and "RUPEE" in English and
Hindi along with a sheaf of wheat.
c. Significance: This series saw a slight change in design compared to the
first series.
3. Third Coinage Series (1967-1971):
a. Material: Nickel
b. Design: The design was similar to the second series, but with a new
profile portrait of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, on
the obverse side.
c. Significance: Nehru's portrait was introduced as a tribute to his
contributions to India's independence movement.
4. Fourth Coinage Series (1971-1974):
a. Material: Nickel
b. Design: Similar to the third series, but with minor modifications to the
portrait of Nehru.
c. Significance: This series continued the use of Nehru's portrait, but with
slight alterations in design.
5. Fifth Coinage Series (1975-1982):
a. Material: Stainless steel
b. Design: The obverse side features the profile portrait of Indira Gandhi,
the then Prime Minister of India. The reverse side features the
denomination "1" and "RUPEE" in English and Hindi along with a sheaf
of wheat.
c. Significance: This series marked the first appearance of Indira Gandhi's
portrait on Indian currency.
6. Sixth Coinage Series (1982-1994):
a. Material: Stainless steel
b. Design: Similar to the fifth series, but with some modifications to Indira
Gandhi's portrait.
c. Significance: This series continued the use of Indira Gandhi's portrait,
with minor adjustments in design.
7. Seventh Coinage Series (1992-2011):
 a. Material: Stainless steel
b. Design: The obverse side features the Ashoka Pillar emblem with the
denomination "1" and "RUPEE" in English and Hindi. The reverse side
features various motifs, including grains, a lotus, and the value "1".
c. Significance: This series featured a departure from featuring political
figures on the coinage.
8. Eighth Coinage Series (2011 onwards):
a. Material: Stainless steel
b. Design: The obverse side features the Lion Capital of Ashoka with the
denomination "1" and "RUPEE" in English and Hindi. The reverse side
features various motifs, including grains, a lotus, and the value "1".
c. Significance: This series continued the design from the seventh series,
maintaining continuity in India's coinage.