© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
10 Paise
| Nickel brass | 4.3 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | India |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1950-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1968-1971 |
| Value | 10 Paise (0.10 INR) |
| Currency | Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 4.3 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 8 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 2011 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#1623 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Denomination, date below
"Rupye ka dusva bhaag" (tenth of a rupee) in Devanagari
NOTE: Different mintmarks
♦ (small dot/diamond) = Mumbai
B (letter "B") = Mumbai Proof Issues
(no mintmark) = Calcutta
* (five-pointed star) = Hyderabad
Lettering:
रुपये का दसवाँ भाग
10
दस पैसे
1971
Edge
Plain
Comment
- NOTE: Different National Emblem TypesType 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 (see image)
