© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
25 Paise
| Stainless steel | 2.83 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | India |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1950-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1988-2002 |
| Value | 25 Paise (0.25 INR) |
| Currency | Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date) |
| Composition | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 2.83 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.55 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 2011 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#1610 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
Indian Rhinoceros facing left with the date above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1988
C
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 25 Paise coin from India, which was in circulation from 1988 to 2002, was made of stainless steel, which is a unique feature as most coins are made of metals like copper, nickel, or zinc. The use of stainless steel in the coin's production was a deliberate choice to make it more durable and resistant to corrosion, given the harsh environmental conditions in some parts of India. This feature not only increased the coin's lifespan but also made it easier to maintain and handle for both individuals and financial institutions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 18920000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1988 * | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1988 ° | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1988 ♦ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1988 C | 305280000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1989 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1989 * | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1989 ° | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1989 ♦ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1990 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1990 * | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1990 ° | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1990 ♦ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1991 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1991 * | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1991 ° | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1991 ♦ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1992 ° | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1992 ♦ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1993 ° | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1993 ♦ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1994 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1994 * | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1994 ° | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1994 ♦ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1995 * | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1995 ° | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1995 ♦ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1996 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1996 * | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1996 ° | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1996 ♦ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1997 ° | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1997 ♦ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1998 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1998 * | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1998 ° | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1998 ♦ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1999 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1999 * | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1999 ° | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1999 ♦ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2000 * | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2000 ° | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2000 ♦ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2001 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2001 * | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2001 ♦ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2002 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2002 * | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2002 ♦ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Paise 1988-2002 coin.
