© Joseph Kunnappally
10 Paise International Year of the Child
1979 year| Aluminium (96% Aluminium, 4% Magnesium) | 2.3 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | India |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1950-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1979 |
| Value | 10 Paise (0.10 INR) |
| Currency | Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium (96% Aluminium, 4% Magnesium) |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 2.25 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 12 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 2011 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#1747 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Logo on square within circle, wreath surrounds.
NOTE: Different mintmarks
♦ (small dot/diamond) = Mumbai
B (letter "B") = Mumbai Proof Issues
(no mintmark) = Calcutta
* (five-pointed star) = Hyderabad
Scripts: Devanagari, Latin
Lettering:
बच्चे की मुस्कान-राष्ट्र की शान
HAPPY CHILD-NATION'S PRIDE
1979
Edge
Plain