© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Naya Paisa
| Bronze | 1.5 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | India |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1950-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1957-1962 |
| Value | 1 Paisa (0.01 INR) |
| Currency | Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#5494 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Denomination above the date and "Rupye ka souva bhaag" & "Naya Paisa" in Nagari
Lettering:
रूपये का सौवाँ भाग
1
नया पैसा
1957
Translation:
One Hundredth of a Rupee
1
New Paisa
1957
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Naya Paisa coin was introduced in 1957, and it was the first coin to feature the national emblem of India, which is a lion standing on the Ashoka Chakra, a wheel with 24 spokes. This emblem was adopted after India gained independence from British rule in 1947 and was used on various coins and currency notes. The use of the national emblem on the 1 Naya Paisa coin symbolized India's newfound independence and sovereignty.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1957 <> | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1957 ♦ | 618630000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1958 ♦ | 468630000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1959 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1959 <> | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1959 ♦ | 351120000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1960 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1960 ♦ | 357940000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1961 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1961 ♦ | 573170000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1961 ⟐ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1962 ♦ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Naya Paisa 1957-1962 coin.
