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20 Cash
| Copper | 12.95 g | 30.7 mm |
| Issuer | Madras Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1803-1808 |
| Value | 20 Cash (1⁄168) |
| Currency | Pagoda (1639-1817) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 12.95 g |
| Diameter | 30.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.56 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#6730 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
The value in Persian: Bist kas chahar falus ast, Value in English below
All within a plain raised rim.
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering:
بست کس چهار فلوس است
XX.CASH.
Translation: Twenty cash make four falus
Engraver: John Phillp
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Weight varies 11.90-12.95 grams (thick planchet)- Diameter varies 30.5 - 30.9mm
- Pridmore# 190 (1803 business strike)
- Pridmore# 193 (1808 business strike)
- Parallel to the rupee, the Madras Presidency also used the fanam.
80 cash = 1 fanam
12 fanam = 1 rupee
42 fanam = 1 gold Pagoda = 3.5 rupees
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Cash coin from Madras Presidency (British India) made of Copper is that it was used as a medium of exchange for the Indian rupee during the British colonial period. The coin was first introduced in 1803 and was used until 1808, and it was an important part of the Indian economy during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1803 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1808 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Cash 1803-1808 coin.
