25 Naye Paise 1957-1963 front 25 Naye Paise 1957-1963 back
25 Naye Paise 1957-1963 photo
© Joseph Kunnappally

25 Naye Paise

 
Nickel 2.42 g 18.7 mm
Description
Issuer
India
Period
Republic (1950-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1957-1963
Value
25 Paise (0.25&nbspINR)
Currency
Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
2.42 g
Diameter
18.7 mm
Thickness
1.32 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
30 June 2011
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#7809
Rarity index
6%

Reverse

Denomination, date below

NOTE: Different mintmarks
♦ (small dot/diamond) = Mumbai
(no mintmark) = Calcutta

Lettering:
रूपये का चौथा भाग
25
नये पैसे
1960

Translation:
One fourth of a Rupee
25 New Paise

Edge

Reeded

Comment

KM#47.1 - numerals 2 and 5 in denomination close, straight end of 9.
KM#47.2 - numerals 2 and 5 in denomination far, curved end of 9.