The listing, 10 paisa (Aluminium - Magnesium issue, Bigger coin) has ended.
Here is a collectible antique coin of 10 paisa(1/10th rupee).
Here are some specifications.....
First issued on 15th October, 1971.
Obverse Die - I Reverse Die - I
Years of issue – 1971 -1982
Metal composition – Aluminium – Magnesium Alloy (96% Aluminium + 4% Magnesium)
Weight – 2.3 gms
Shape – Scalloped (12 numbers)
Diameter – 26 mm across scallops
Edge – unmilled plain
Obv – The center bears the Lion capital of Ashoka, with ‘INDIA’ in English and ‘Bharat’ in Hindi appearing on either side. This is encircled by a dotted circle. A wide floral and leaf design appears around the periphery.
Rev – The value of the coin is shown in International numerals at the center with the year of issue just below it, and “Paise” in Hindi and “PAISE” in English are inscribed on its either side. All these are enclosed inside a dotted circle. A wide floral and leaf design appears around the periphery.
Minted at – Mumbai (1971 – 75, 77 - 81), Kolkata (1971 - 78, 80 - 82),
Hyderabad (1971, 73, 74, 78 - 80, 82)
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