© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
5 Paise with Devanagari legend
| Aluminium | 1.6 g | - |
| Issuer | India |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1950-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1967-1971 |
| Value | 5 Paise (0.05 INR) |
| Currency | Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Size | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Square with rounded corners |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 2011 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#3990 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Denomination, date below.
Lettering:
रुपये का बीसवाँ भाग
5
पाँच पैसे
1971
B
Translation:
One-twentieth of a rupee
5
Five Paise
1971
B
Edge
Plain
Comment
Different National Emblem Types in KM#18.x mintages.Type 1: Side lions toothless with 2 to 3 furrows, short squat D in INDIA. Pedestal 8.98mm wide.
Type 2: Asoka lion pedestal more imposing. Side lions with 3 or 4 furrows, more elegant D in INDIA. The shape of the D in INDIA is the easiest way to distinguish this obverse. Pedestal 9.35mm wide.
