The Indian Coinage Act 1870, 23 of 1870, (Rep., Act 03 of 1906)

Section 10. Until the Governor General in Council otherwise orders under the power hereinafter conferred, the co

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

10. Until the Governor General in Council otherwise orders under the power hereinafter conferred, the coins coined under this Act shall bear on the obverse the likeness of Her Majesty Queen Victoria, and the inscription "Victoria Queen," and on the reverse the designation of the coins in English filled by the word "India," with such date and embellishments on each coin as the Governor General in Council from time to time determines.

Source: India Code