© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
50 Paise
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | India |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1950-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1974-1983 |
| Value | 50 Paise 0.50 INR = USD 0.0060 |
| Currency | Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.55 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#3525 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Denomination, date below
Scripts: Devanagari, Latin
Lettering:
पैसे PAISE
50
1974
B
Translation:
Paise Paise
50
1974
Edge
Security Edge
Comment
Mumbai mintmarks:♦ - Circulation strikes
B - Proof strikes
This coin is different from KM#61 - "पैसे PAISE" - closer together
Interesting fact
The 50 Paise coin from India, minted between 1974 and 1983, has an interesting feature. It was the first coin of its denomination to feature the national emblem of India, the Lion Capital of Ashoka, on its reverse side. This iconic symbol represents the country's rich history and cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1974 ♦ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1974 B | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1975 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1975 * | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1975 ♦ | 225880000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1976 * | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1976 ♦ | 99564000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1977 * | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1977 ♦ | 97272000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 25648000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 ♦ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1983 | 62634000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Paise 1974-1983 coin.
