10 Paise


Stainless steel	2 g	16 mm

Description

Issuer	India
Period	Republic (1950-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1988-1998
Value	10 Paise (0.10&nbspINR)
Currency	Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date)
Composition	Stainless steel
Weight	2 g
Diameter	16 mm
Thickness	1.51 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	30 June 2011
Updated	2024-10-05

References

Numista	N#1607
Rarity index	5%

Reverse

The denomination above the date and the mintmark at the bottom

Scripts: Devanagari, Latin

Lettering:
पैसे 10 PAISE
1990

Translation:
Paise 10 PAISE
1990

Edge

Plain

Comment

To differ between KM#40.1 and 40.2 at obverse:
40.1 भारत (bhaarat) = India
40.2 मरात (Maraat)

Interesting fact

The 10 Paise coin from India, made of stainless steel and weighing 2 grams, was introduced in 1988 and was in circulation until 1998. During its circulation, it was the smallest denomination coin in India, and it was widely used for small transactions and purchases. Despite its small value, the coin was made of stainless steel, which made it durable and resistant to corrosion. This made it a popular choice for everyday transactions, and it remained in circulation for a decade before being phased out in favor of newer denominations.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1988		-	-	-	-	-	-
1988 *		-	-	-	-	-	-
1988 °		-	-	-	-	-	-
1988 ♦	4040000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1988 C	183040000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1989		-	-	-	-	-	-
1989 *		-	-	-	-	-	-
1989 °		-	-	-	-	-	-
1989 ♦		-	-	-	-	-	-
1990		-	-	-	-	-	-
1990 *		-	-	-	-	-	-
1990 °		-	-	-	-	-	-
1990 ♦		-	-	-	-	-	-
1990 o		-	-	-	-	-	-
1991 °		-	-	-	-	-	-
1992 °		-	-	-	-	-	-
1996		-	-	-	-	-	-
1996 °		-	-	-	-	-	-
1996 ♦		-	-	-	-	-	-
1998 ♦		-	-	-	-	-	-