10 Paise (IX Asian Games) 1982 front 10 Paise (IX Asian Games) 1982 back
10 Paise (IX Asian Games) 1982 photo
© Joseph Kunnappally

10 Paise IX Asian Games

1982 year
Aluminium 2.3 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
India
Period
Republic (1950-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1982
Value
10 Paise (0.10&nbspINR)
Currency
Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
2.3 g
Diameter
26 mm
Thickness
2.2 mm
Shape
Scalloped (with 12 notches)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
30 June 2011
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#15793
Rarity index
10%

Reverse

Sun above symbol of the 1982 Asian Games from "Jantar Mantar"

Lettering:
नवम एशियाई खेल IX ASIAN GAMES
DELHI
1982

Translation:
9th Asian Games 9th Asian Games
Delhi
1982

Edge

Plain

Comment

Mumbai mintmarks:
♦ - Circulation Strikes
B - Proof strikes

Interesting fact

The 10 Paise coin commemorating the IX Asian Games in 1982 was the first circulating commemorative coin issued by the Reserve Bank of India. It was also the first coin to feature the national emblem of India, which depicts the Lion Capital of Ashoka, a symbol of the country's rich history and cultural heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1982  30560000 - - - - - -
1982 * 17080000 - - - - - -
1982 ♦ - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Paise (IX Asian Games) 1982 coin.