1 Paisa


Aluminium (96.5-96% Aluminium, 3.5-4% Magnesium)	0.75 g	-

Description

Issuer	India
Period	Republic (1950-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1965-1981
Value	1 Paisa (0.01&nbspINR)
Currency	Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date)
Composition	Aluminium (96.5-96% Aluminium, 3.5-4% Magnesium)
Weight	0.75 g
Size	17 mm
Thickness	1.85 mm
Shape	Square with rounded corners
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-05

References

Numista	N#7179
Rarity index	5%

Reverse

The denomination above the date

Scripts: Devanagari, Latin

Lettering:
पैसा 1 PAISA
1972

Edge

Plain

Comment

NOTE: Different National Emblem Types
Type 1: Side lions toothless with 2 to 3 fur rows, short squat D in INDIA.
Type 2: Asoka lion pedestal more imposing. Side lions with 3 or 4 fur rows, more elegant D in INDIA. The shape of the D in INDIA is the easiest way to distinguish this obverse.