Coins Priced ₹100 – ₹500

1 Pice - Horse

Definitive

Metal: Bronze
Weight: 2.92 g
Size: 21 mm
Shape: Round
Edge: Plain
Thickness: 1.14 mm
Years: 1950-1955
Demonetized: 1 April 1957

Obverse: Ashoka Lion Capital Script: Latin Lettering: GOVERNMENT·OF·INDIA

Reverse: Prancing horse facing left Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: ONE PICE ⭑ एक पैसा 1955 Translation: One Pice One Pice 1955

Year	Mint	Rarity	Fine	Very Fine	Extra Fine	UNC	Remarks
1954	Hyderabad	R (Rare)	300	750	2000	4000	—
1955	Mumbai	S (Scarce)	20	30	50	150	—

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½ Anna Bull

Definitive

Metal: Copper-nickel
Weight: 2.916 g
Size: 19.05 × 19.05 mm
Shape: Square with rounded corners
Edge: Plain
Thickness: 1.45 mm
Years: 1950-1955
Demonetized: Yes

Obverse: Asoka lion pedestal, circular legend around. Script: Latin Lettering: GOVERNMENT·OF·INDIA

Reverse: Bull left, date at the bottom. Mint mark, is present, under the date. Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: HALF ANNA आधा आना 1954

Year	Mint	Rarity	Fine	Very Fine	Extra Fine	UNC	Remarks
1950	Kolkata	S (Scarce)	100	200	300	600	—
1950	Mumbai	C (Common)	50	100	150	300	—
1954	Kolkata	C (Common)	50	100	150	300	—
1954	Mumbai	C (Common)	50	100	150	300	—
1955	Mumbai	S (Scarce)	100	150	250	400	—

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1 Anna - Bull

Definitive

Metal: Copper-nickel
Weight: 3.88 g
Size: 21.0 mm
Shape: Scalloped (with 12 notches)
Edge: Plain
Thickness: 1.57 mm
Years: 1950-1954
Demonetized: Yes

Obverse: Asoka lion pedestal Script: Latin Lettering: GOVERNMENT . OF . INDIA

Reverse: Bull left Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: ONE ANNA एक आना 1954

Year	Mint	Rarity	Fine	Very Fine	Extra Fine	UNC	Remarks
1950	Mumbai	S (Scarce)	100	150	250	600	—
1954	Mumbai	S (Scarce)	75	100	200	500	—

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2 Anna - Bull

Definitive

Metal: Copper-nickel
Weight: 5.78 g
Size: 25.4 mm
Shape: Square with rounded corners
Edge: Plain
Thickness: 1.73 mm
Years: 1950-1955
Demonetized: Yes

Obverse: Ashoka Lion Capitol within circle Script: Latin Lettering: GOVERNMENT . OF . INDIA

Reverse: Bull Left Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: TWO ANNAS दो आना 1955

Year	Mint	Rarity	Fine	Very Fine	Extra Fine	UNC	Remarks
1950	Mumbai	S (Scarce)	350	500	1000	2500	—
1954	Mumbai	S (Scarce)	350	500	1000	2500	—

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¼ Rupee - Grains

Definitive

Metal: Nickel
Weight: 2.90 g
Size: 19 mm
Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Thickness: 1.53 mm
Years: 1950-1956
Demonetized: Yes

Obverse: Asoka Lion pedestal Script: Latin Lettering: GOVERNMENT . OF . INDIA

Reverse: Grain sprigs flank denomination and "Chaar Aana" (Four Annas) in Devnagari Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: चार आना 1/4 RUPEE 1954

Year	Mint	Rarity	Fine	Very Fine	Extra Fine	UNC	Remarks
1950	Kolkata	S (Scarce)	25	50	100	400	—
1950	Mumbai	S (Scarce)	25	50	75	300	—
1951	Kolkata	C (Common)	15	25	50	200	—
1951	Mumbai	C (Common)	15	25	50	200	—
1954	Kolkata	C (Common)	15	25	50	200	—
1955	Kolkata	C (Common)	15	25	50	200	—
1955	Mumbai	R (Rare)	75	150	400	2000	—
1956	Kolkata	C (Common)	15	25	50	200	—

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½ Rupee - Grains

Definitive

Metal: Nickel
Weight: 5.78 g
Size: 24 mm
Shape: Round
Edge: Milled
Thickness: 1.75 mm
Years: 1950-1956
Demonetized: Yes

Obverse: Ashoka lion capitol, legend in English surrounds Script: Latin Lettering: GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

Reverse: Value flanked by stalks of wheat, date below, and the legend 'Aadha Rupya' in Devnagari Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: आधा रुपया 1/2 RUPEE 1954

Year	Mint	Rarity	Fine	Very Fine	Extra Fine	UNC	Remarks
1950	Kolkata	R (Rare)	50	100	500	1500	—
1955	Mumbai	R (Rare)	100	200	500	2500	—

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1 Naya Paisa - Bronze

Definitive

Metal: Bronze
Weight: 1.5 g
Size: 16 mm
Shape: Round
Edge: Plain
Thickness: 1 mm
Years: 1957-1962
Demonetized: Yes

Obverse: Ashoka lion capitol with the country name on both sides Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: भारत INDIA

Reverse: Denomination above the date and "Rupye ka souva bhaag" & "Naya Paisa" in Devanagari Script: Devanagari Lettering: रूपये का सौवाँ भाग, 1 नया पैसा 1957

Year	Mint	Rarity	Fine	Very Fine	Extra Fine	UNC	Remarks
1960	Hyderabad	S (Scarce)	25	25	50	100	—
1960	Kolkata	S (Scarce)	25	25	50	100	—

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1 Paisa - Aluminium

Definitive

Metal: Aluminium
Weight: 0.75 g
Size: 17 mm
Shape: Square with rounded corners
Edge: Plain
Thickness: 1.85 mm
Years: 1965-1981
Demonetized: Yes

Obverse: Ashoka lion capitol with the country name on both sides Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: भारत INDIA

Reverse: The denomination above the date Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: पैसा 1 PAISA 1972

Year	Mint	Rarity	Fine	Very Fine	Extra Fine	UNC	Remarks
1965	Mumbai	S (Scarce)	—	15	35	100	—
1969	Hyderabad	S (Scarce)	—	25	50	150	—
1970	Kolkata	S (Scarce)	—	25	50	100	—

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2 Naye Paise - Copper-nickel

Definitive

Metal: Copper-nickel
Weight: 2.95 g
Size: 18 mm
Shape: Scalloped (with 8 notches)
Edge: Plain
Thickness: 1.80 mm
Years: 1957-1963
Demonetized: Yes

Obverse: Ashoka Lion pedestal with the country name on both sides Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: भारत INDIA

Reverse: The denomination above the date Script: Devanagari Lettering: रुपये का पचासवाँ भाग, 2 नये पैसे 1959

Year	Mint	Rarity	Fine	Very Fine	Extra Fine	UNC	Remarks
1960	Kolkata	S (Scarce)	—	25	50	100	—

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2 Paise - Aluminium

Definitive

Metal: Aluminium
Weight: 1 g
Size: 20 mm
Shape: Scalloped (with 8 notches)
Edge: Plain
Thickness: 1.75 mm
Years: 1965-1981
Demonetized: Yes

Obverse: Ashoka lion capitol Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: भारत INDIA

Reverse: Denomination, date below Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: पैसे 2 PAISE 1967

Year	Mint	Rarity	Fine	Very Fine	Extra Fine	UNC	Remarks
1965	Kolkata	S (Scarce)	—	10	20	100	—
1965	Mumbai	S (Scarce)	—	10	20	100	—
1969	Mumbai	R (Rare)	—	250	500	2000	—
1975	Kolkata	S (Scarce)	—	100	200	500	—
1979	Hyderabad	S (Scarce)	—	100	200	350	—

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3 Paise - Aluminium

Definitive

Metal: Aluminium
Weight: 1.2 g
Size: 21 mm
Shape: Hexagonal (6-sided)
Edge: Plain
Thickness: 2.0 mm
Years: 1964-1971
Demonetized: Yes

Obverse: Ashoka Lion Capitol Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: भारत INDIA

Reverse: "Teen Paise" (three paise) in Devanagari Denomination flanked by sprays, date below Script: Devanagari Lettering: 3 तीन पैसे 1970

Year	Mint	Rarity	Fine	Very Fine	Extra Fine	UNC	Remarks
1964	Kolkata	S (Scarce)	—	25	50	200	—
1966	Hyderabad	S (Scarce)	—	25	50	150	—
1967	Hyderabad	S (Scarce)	—	25	50	150	—
1969	Hyderabad	S (Scarce)	—	25	50	150	—
1969	Kolkata	S (Scarce)	—	15	25	100	—

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5 Naye Paise - Copper-nickel

Definitive

Metal: Copper-nickel
Weight: 4.05 g
Size: 22 mm
Shape: Square with rounded corners
Edge: Plain
Thickness: 1.67 mm
Years: 1957-1963
Demonetized: Yes

Obverse: Ashoka Lion Capital Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: भारत INDIA

Reverse: Denomination, date below "Rupye Ka Beeswa Bhaag" (twentieth of a rupee), "Naye Paise" (new paise) in Devanagari Script: Devanagari Lettering: रुपये का बीसवाँ भाग 5 नये पैसे 1962

Year	Mint	Rarity	Fine	Very Fine	Extra Fine	UNC	Remarks
1958	Kolkata	S (Scarce)	—	15	20	100	—
1960	Hyderabad	S (Scarce)	—	25	100	300	—
1960	Kolkata	S (Scarce)	—	25	50	150	—
1960	Mumbai	S (Scarce)	—	15	25	100	—
1961	Hyderabad	S (Scarce)	—	15	70	200	—
1962	Hyderabad	S (Scarce)	—	10	70	250	—
1963	Hyderabad	S (Scarce)	—	15	70	250	—

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5 Paise - Aluminium (Big Number) without Satyamev Jayate

Definitive

Metal: Aluminium
Weight: 1.5 g
Size: 22 mm
Shape: Square with rounded corners
Edge: Plain
Thickness: 2.35 mm
Years: 1972-1984
Demonetized: Yes

Obverse: Ashoka Lion Capitol Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: भारत INDIA

Reverse: Denomination, date below Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: पैसे PAISE 5 1974

Year	Mint	Rarity	Fine	Very Fine	Extra Fine	UNC	Remarks
1975	Kolkata	S (Scarce)	—	100	200	500	—
1976	Hyderabad	S (Scarce)	—	10	30	100	—
1978	Mumbai	S (Scarce)	—	15	25	100	—
1980	Kolkata	R (Rare)	—	100	200	300	—
1980	Mumbai	S (Scarce)	—	25	50	100	—

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5 Paise - Aluminium (Small Number)

Definitive

Metal: Aluminium
Weight: 1.6 g
Size: 22 mm
Shape: Square with rounded corners
Edge: Plain
Thickness: 2.2 mm
Years: 1967-1971
Demonetized: 30 June 2011

Obverse: Ashoka Lion Capital. Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: भारत INDIA

Reverse: Denomination, date below. Script: Devanagari Lettering: रुपये का बीसवाँ भाग 5 पाँच पैसे 1971

Year	Mint	Rarity	Fine	Very Fine	Extra Fine	UNC	Remarks
1967	Hyderabad	S (Scarce)	—	15	25	100	—
1968	Hyderabad	C (Common)	—	15	25	100	—
1969	Mumbai	R (Rare)	—	100	350	1000	—
1970	Hyderabad	S (Scarce)	—	50	75	150	—
1970	Kolkata	S (Scarce)	—	25	50	100	—
1970	Mumbai	S (Scarce)	—	25	50	100	—

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5 Paise - Aluminium 1.03g (Big Number) with Satyamev Jayate

Definitive

Metal: Aluminium
Weight: 1.03 g
Size: 22 mm
Shape: Square with rounded corners
Edge: Plain
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Years: 1984-1994
Demonetized: Yes

Obverse: Ashoka lion pedestal, "Satyamev Jayate" in Devnagari below Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: भारत INDIA

Reverse: Denomination, date below Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: पैसे PAISE 5 1987

Year	Mint	Rarity	Fine	Very Fine	Extra Fine	UNC	Remarks
1985	Kolkata	S (Scarce)	—	100	150	200	—
1985	Mumbai	S (Scarce)	—	25	50	150	—
1990	Mumbai	R (Rare)	—	50	100	300	—
1993	Kolkata	S (Scarce)	—	10	25	100	—

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5 Paise - Copper-nickel

Definitive

Metal: Copper-nickel
Weight: 4.05 g
Size: 22 mm
Shape: Square with rounded corners
Edge: Plain
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Years: 1964-1966
Demonetized: Yes

Obverse: Ashoka Lion Capital Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: भारत INDIA

Reverse: Denomination, date below. Mintmark below date except for Calcutta. Rupyay ka Beeswa Bhaag (20th of a Rupee) Paanch Paisay (5 paise) in Devanagari Script: Devanagari Lettering: रूपये का बीसवाँ भाग 5 पाँच पैसे 1965

Year	Mint	Rarity	Fine	Very Fine	Extra Fine	UNC	Remarks
1964	Hyderabad	R (Rare)	—	100	300	700	—
1964	Kolkata	S (Scarce)	—	15	25	100	—
1966	Kolkata	R (Rare)	—	50	100	350	—
1966	Mumbai	R (Rare)	—	50	100	350	—

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5 Paise - Food & Work for all

Commemorative Circulating

Metal: Aluminium
Weight: 1.5 g
Size: 22.32 mm
Shape: Square with rounded corners
Edge: Plain
Thickness: 2.17 mm
Years: 1976
Demonetized: Yes

Obverse: Asoka lion pedestal, denomination below Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: भारत INDIA पैसे 5 PAISE

Reverse: Figure on tractor, utility pole and buildings in background Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: सब के लिए अनाज और काम FOOD & WORK FOR ALL 1976

Year	Mint	Rarity	Fine	Very Fine	Extra Fine	UNC	Remarks
1976	Hyderabad	C (Common)	5	10	30	100	—
1976	Kolkata	C (Common)	5	10	30	100	—
1976	Mumbai	C (Common)	5	10	30	100	—

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5 Paise - Save for development

Commemorative Circulating

Metal: Aluminium
Weight: 1.5 g
Size: 22.32 mm
Shape: Square with rounded corners
Edge: Plain
Thickness: 2.35 mm
Years: 1977
Demonetized: Yes

Obverse: Asoka lion pedestal, denomination below Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: भारत INDIA पैसे 5 PAISE

Reverse: Symbols and date Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: विकास के लिए बचाइए 1977 SAVE FOR DEVELOPMENT

Year	Mint	Rarity	Fine	Very Fine	Extra Fine	UNC	Remarks
1977	Hyderabad	S (Scarce)	10	20	50	200	—
1977	Kolkata	S (Scarce)	10	20	50	200	—
1977	Mumbai	S (Scarce)	10	20	50	200	—

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10 Naye Paise - Copper-nickel

Definitive

Metal: Copper-nickel
Weight: 4.9 g
Size: 23 mm
Shape: Scalloped (with 8 notches)
Edge: Plain
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Years: 1957-1963
Demonetized: 30 June 2011

Obverse: Ashoka Lion pedestal Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: भारत INDIA

Reverse: Denomination, date below Script: Devanagari Lettering: रुपये का दसवाँ भाग 10 नये पैसे 1962

Year	Mint	Rarity	Fine	Very Fine	Extra Fine	UNC	Remarks
1958	Kolkata	S (Scarce)	—	20	30	100	—
1958	Mumbai	S (Scarce)	—	10	20	100	—
1959	Kolkata	C (Common)	—	10	20	100	—
1959	Mumbai	S (Scarce)	—	10	20	100	—
1960	Mumbai	S (Scarce)	—	25	75	300	—
1961	Hyderabad	R (Rare)	—	75	150	700	—
1962	Hyderabad	R (Rare)	—	75	150	700	—
1963	Hyderabad	R (Rare)	—	25	75	300	—

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10 Paise - Aluminium - Big

Definitive

Metal: Aluminium
Weight: 2.3 g
Size: 26 mm
Shape: Scalloped (with 12 notches)
Edge: Plain
Thickness: 2.25 mm
Years: 1971-1982
Demonetized: 30 June 2011

Obverse: Ashoka Lion Capital within a circle of beads, surrounded by a wreath. Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: भारत INDIA

Reverse: Denomination, date below within circle of beads, wreath. Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: पैसे 10 PAISE 1980

Year	Mint	Rarity	Fine	Very Fine	Extra Fine	UNC	Remarks
1971	Hyderabad	S (Scarce)	—	10	20	100	—
1973	Hyderabad	R (Rare)	—	100	200	500	—
1974	Hyderabad	R (Rare)	—	100	200	500	—
1976	Calcutta	S (Scarce)	—	50	75	150	—
1977	Bombay	S (Scarce)	—	25	50	300	—
1977	Calcutta	R (Rare)	—	75	100	300	—
1978	Bombay	S (Scarce)	—	15	25	100	—
1978	Calcutta	S (Scarce)	—	15	25	100	—
1978	Hyderabad	S (Scarce)	—	15	25	150	—
1979	Hyderabad	S (Scarce)	—	15	25	100	—

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10 Paise - Aluminium - Small

Definitive

Metal: Aluminium
Weight: 1.76 g
Size: 23.03 mm
Shape: Scalloped (with 8 notches)
Edge: Plain
Thickness: 1.94 mm
Years: 1983-1993
Demonetized: 30 June 2011

Obverse: Ashoka lion capital with the country name on both sides Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: भारत INDIA सत्यमेव जयते

Reverse: The denomination above the date Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: पस 10 PAISE 1984

Year	Mint	Rarity	Fine	Very Fine	Extra Fine	UNC	Remarks
1990	Bombay	S (Scarce)	—	50	75	100	—
1993	Calcutta	S (Scarce)	—	50	75	100	—

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10 Paise - Copper-nickel

Definitive

Metal: Copper-nickel
Weight: 4.9 g
Size: 23 mm
Shape: Scalloped (with 8 notches)
Edge: Plain
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Years: 1964-1967
Demonetized: 30 June 2011

Obverse: Ashoka Lion pedestal with the country name on both sides Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: भारत INDIA

Reverse: The denomination above the date Script: Devanagari Lettering: रुपये का दसवाँ भाग 10 दस पैसे 1965

Year	Mint	Rarity	Fine	Very Fine	Extra Fine	UNC	Remarks
1964	Bombay	S (Scarce)	—	25	50	100	—
1964	Calcutta	S (Scarce)	—	25	50	100	—
1964	Hyderabad	R (Rare)	—	50	125	400	—
1965	Bombay	C (Common)	—	10	20	100	—
1965	Calcutta	C (Common)	—	10	20	100	—
1965	Hyderabad	R (Rare)	—	75	125	400	Dot in Diamond
1966	Hyderabad	S (Scarce)	—	25	50	150	—
1967	Bombay	S (Scarce)	—	25	50	100	—
1967	Calcutta	S (Scarce)	—	25	50	100	—
1967	Hyderabad	R (Rare)	—	75	150	1000	—

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10 Paise - EQUALITY DEVELOPMENT PEACE

Commemorative Circulating

Metal: Aluminium
Weight: 2.3 g
Size: 26 mm
Shape: Scalloped (with 12 notches)
Edge: Plain
Thickness: 1.92 mm
Years: 1975
Demonetized: 30 June 2011

Obverse: Ashoka Lion Capital within a circle of beads, surrounded by a wreath. Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: भारत INDIA

Reverse: Bust at left looking right, wheat ear at the right Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: EQUALITY DEVELOPMENT PEACE 19 75 समानता विकास शान्ति

Year	Mint	Rarity	Fine	Very Fine	Extra Fine	UNC	Remarks
1975	Kolkata	S (Scarce)	15	25	50	150	—
1975	Mumbai	S (Scarce)	15	25	50	150	—

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10 Paise - Food and Shelter for all

Commemorative Circulating

Metal: Aluminium
Weight: 2.3 g
Size: 26 mm
Shape: Scalloped (with 12 notches)
Edge: Plain
Thickness: 1.92 mm
Years: 1978
Demonetized: 30 June 2011

Obverse: Ashoka Lion Capital within a circle of beads, surrounded by a wreath. Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: भारत INDIA

Reverse: A building, a wheat ear and a road within a circle Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: सबके लिए अनाज और मकान 1978 FOOD & SHELTER FOR ALL

Year	Mint	Rarity	Fine	Very Fine	Extra Fine	UNC	Remarks
1978	Hyderabad	S (Scarce)	5	10	25	100	—
1978	Kolkata	S (Scarce)	5	10	25	100	—
1978	Mumbai	S (Scarce)	5	10	25	100	—

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10 Paise - Food and work for all

Commemorative Circulating

Metal: Aluminium
Weight: 2.3 g
Size: 26 mm
Shape: Scalloped (with 12 notches)
Edge: Plain
Thickness: 1.92 mm
Years: 1976
Demonetized: 30 June 2011

Obverse: Ashoka Lion Capital within a circle of beads, surrounded by a wreath. Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: भारत INDIA

Reverse: Figure on tractor, utility pole and buildings in background Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: सब के लिए अनाज और काम FOOD & WORK FOR ALL 1976

Year	Mint	Rarity	Fine	Very Fine	Extra Fine	UNC	Remarks
1976	Kolkata	S (Scarce)	25	50	100	300	—
1976	Mumbai	S (Scarce)	25	50	100	300	—

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10 Paise - HAPPY CHILD-NATION'S PRIDE

Commemorative Circulating

Metal: Aluminium
Weight: 2.3 g
Size: 26 mm
Shape: Scalloped (with 12 notches)
Edge: Plain
Thickness: 1.92 mm
Years: 1979
Demonetized: 30 June 2011

Obverse: Ashoka Lion Capital within a circle of beads, surrounded by a wreath. Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: भारत INDIA

Reverse: Logo on square within circle, wreath surrounds. Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: बच्चे की मुस्कान-राष्ट्र की शान HAPPY CHILD-NATION'S PRIDE 1979

Year	Mint	Rarity	Fine	Very Fine	Extra Fine	UNC	Remarks
1979	Hyderabad	S (Scarce)	5	10	25	150	—

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10 Paise - Planned Families, Food for All

Commemorative Circulating

Metal: Aluminium
Weight: 2.3 g
Size: 26 mm
Shape: Scalloped (with 12 notches)
Edge: Plain
Thickness: 2.25 mm
Years: 1974
Demonetized: 30 June 2011

Obverse: Ashoka Lion Capital within a circle of beads, surrounded by a wreath. Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: भारत INDIA

Reverse: Family above date within triangle, grain sprigs flank. Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: PLANNED FAMILIES:FOOD FOR ALL नियोजित परिवार:सबको लिए अनाज 1974

Year	Mint	Rarity	Fine	Very Fine	Extra Fine	UNC	Remarks
1974	Hyderabad	R (Rare)	75	100	400	3000	—

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10 Paise - Rural Women's Advancement

Commemorative Circulating

Metal: Aluminium
Weight: 2.3 g
Size: 26 mm
Shape: Scalloped (with 12 notches)
Edge: Plain
Thickness: 1.92 mm
Years: 1980
Demonetized: 30 June 2011

Obverse: Ashoka Lion Capital within a circle of beads, surrounded by a wreath. Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: भारत INDIA

Reverse: Woman threshing grain. Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: Rural Women's Advancement ग्रामीण महिलाओं की प्रगति 1980

Year	Mint	Rarity	Fine	Very Fine	Extra Fine	UNC	Remarks
1980	Hyderabad	S (Scarce)	5	10	25	100	—

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10 Paise - Save for development

Commemorative Circulating

Metal: Aluminium
Weight: 2.3 g
Size: 26 mm
Shape: Scalloped (with 12 notches)
Edge: Plain
Thickness: 1.92 mm
Years: 1977
Demonetized: 30 June 2011

Obverse: Ashoka Lion Capital within a circle of beads, surrounded by a wreath. Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: भारत INDIA

Reverse: Symbols of development: factory, health, education and infrastructure. Legend in devanagari script and english, date below. Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: विकास के लिए बचाइए 1977 SAVE FOR DEVELOPMENT

Year	Mint	Rarity	Fine	Very Fine	Extra Fine	UNC	Remarks
1977	Kolkata	S (Scarce)	25	50	100	300	—
1977	Mumbai	S (Scarce)	25	50	100	300	—

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10 Paise - World Food Day 1982

Commemorative Circulating

Metal: Aluminium
Weight: 2.3 g
Size: 26 mm
Shape: Scalloped (with 12 notches)
Edge: Plain
Thickness: 1.92 mm
Years: 1982
Demonetized: 30 June 2011

Obverse: Ashoka Lion Capital within a circle of beads, surrounded by a wreath. Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: भारत INDIA

Reverse: Grain sprig within stylized sun design Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: विशृव खाद्य दिवस WORLD FOOD DAY 1982

Year	Mint	Rarity	Fine	Very Fine	Extra Fine	UNC	Remarks
1982	Hyderabad	S (Scarce)	25	50	75	350	—
1982	Kolkata	S (Scarce)	75	100	150	400	—

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20 Paise - Aluminium

Definitive

Metal: Aluminium
Weight: 2.2 g
Size: 26 mm
Shape: Hexagonal (6-sided)
Edge: Plain
Thickness: 1.8 mm
Years: 1982-1997
Demonetized: 30 June 2011

Obverse: Asoka lion pedestal, denomination below Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: भारत INDIA पैसे 20 PAISE

Reverse: Denomination, date below Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: पस 20 PAISE 1983

Year	Mint	Rarity	Fine	Very Fine	Extra Fine	UNC	Remarks
1982	Hyderabad	C (Common)	2	5	10	100	—
1992	Hyderabad	S (Scarce)	5	15	25	100	—
1996	Hyderabad	S (Scarce)	25	50	100	300	—
1997	Hyderabad	R (Rare)	50	100	200	500	—

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25 Naye Paise - Nickel

Definitive

Metal: Nickel
Weight: 2.42 g
Size: 18.7 mm
Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Thickness: 1.32 mm
Years: 1957-1963
Demonetized: 30 June 2011

Obverse: Asoka lion pedestal Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: भारत INDIA

Reverse: Denomination, date below Script: Devanagari Lettering: रूपये का चौथा भाग 25 नये पैसे 1960

Year	Mint	Rarity	Fine	Very Fine	Extra Fine	UNC	Remarks
1957	Bombay	S (Scarce)	40	75	100	300	—
1957	Calcutta	S (Scarce)	40	75	100	300	—
1959	Bombay	S (Scarce)	10	25	50	200	—
1959	Calcutta	S (Scarce)	15	25	50	200	—

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1 Rupee - Nickle grain

Definitive

Metal: Nickel
Weight: 11.7 g
Size: 27.9 mm
Shape: Round
Edge: Security
Thickness: 2.65 mm
Years: 1950-1954
Demonetized: No

Obverse: Asoka lion pedestal Script: Latin Lettering: GOVERNMENT . OF . INDIA

Reverse: Thick numeral, first Hindi letter varieties, larger date Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: एक रुपया RUPEE 1954

Year	Mint	Rarity	Fine	Very Fine	Extra Fine	UNC	Remarks
1950	Mumbai	S (Scarce)	100	200	500	1200	—

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