© Apar
© Apar
10 Paise Mule
1979 year| Aluminium | 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 |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 12 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#40950 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 63% |
Reverse
Emblem on square, within circle, wreath surrounds, date below
Lettering:
बच्चे की मुस्कान-राष्ट्र की शान
HAPPY CHILD-NATION'S PRIDE
1979
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin is a mule, has obverse of KM#32 (smaller lion capitol) and reverse of KM#33.Interesting fact
The 10 Paise (Mule) 1979 coin is a rare and unique coin that was minted accidentally, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists. It was created when a die intended for a 10 Paise coin was accidentally paired with a blank planchet intended for a 20 Paise coin, resulting in a mismatched pair that was not supposed to exist. This error coin features the obverse of a 10 Paise coin and the reverse of a 20 Paise coin, hence the name "Mule" which refers to a coin that is a hybrid of two different coins.
