


© Joseph Kunnappally
10 Paise International Year of the Child
1979 yearAluminium (96% Aluminium, 4% Magnesium) | 2.3 g | 26 mm |
Issuer | India |
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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 |
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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