50 Paise (25th Anniversary of Independence) 1972 front 50 Paise (25th Anniversary of Independence) 1972 back
50 Paise (25th Anniversary of Independence) 1972 photo
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50 Paise 25th Anniversary of Independence

1972 year
Copper-nickel 5 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
India
Period
Republic (1950-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1972
Value
50 Paise 0.50 INR = USD 0.0060
Currency
Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
5 g
Diameter
24 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#5659
Rarity index
8%

Reverse

Figures with Indian flag, parliament building in background

NOTE: Different mintmarks
♦ (small dot/diamond) = Mumbai
B (letter "B") = Mumbai Proof Issues
(no mintmark) = Calcutta

Lettering:
25 वीं स्वातंत्र्य जयंती
1947-1972

Edge

Security

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Paise (25th Anniversary of Independence) 1972 coin from India is that it features the national emblem of India, which is a lion standing on the Ashoka Chakra, a wheel with 24 spokes. This emblem is a symbol of the country's rich history and cultural heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1972  40080000 - - - - - -
1972 ♦ 43800000 - - - - - -
1972 B 7895 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Paise (25th Anniversary of Independence) 1972 coin.