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Estimated Value
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$21.84
Name or Denominations
1 Paisa (0.01 INR)
Issuer
India
Ruler
17 mm
Year of Minting
1965-1981
Currency
Rupee ( decimalized, 1957-date )
Shape
Square with rounded corners
Rarity
Common
Weight
0.75 g
Diameter
NA
Thickness
1.85 mm
Material
Aluminium (96.5-96% Aluminium, 3.5-4% Magnesium)
Shape
Square with rounded corners
Edge Type
Plain
Technique
Milled
Front design
Ashoka lion capitol with the country name on both sides
Back design
The denomination above the date
Year of Minting
1965-1981
Size
17 mm
Mint location
Kolkata / Calcutta / Murshidabad , India (1757-date); Mumbai / Bombay , India (1829-date); Hyderabad , India (1803-date)
Mint mark
♦ & B; ⟐ & ★
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Inscriptions
Obverse: भारत INDIA Reverse: पैसा 1 PAISA 1972
Context
NOTE: Different National Emblem Types Type 1: Side lions toothless with 2 to 3 fur rows, short squat D in INDIA. Type 2: Asoka lion pedestal more imposing. Side lions with 3 or 4 fur rows, more elegant D in INDIA. The shape of the D in INDIA is the easiest way to distinguish this obverse. Bombay mint Marks: ♦ (Diamond) - UNC Sets & Circulation issues B - Proof Issues
Rarity
Common
Coin type
Standard circulation
In circulation
No
Demonetized
Yes
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