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| India
Coinage: 1969 - 1973 |
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under President:
Varahagiri Venkata Giri |
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| Currency: |
| The Indian rupee (sign: ₹; code: INR) is the
official currency of the Republic of India. The rupee is subdivided into 100
paise (singular paisa), though as of 2018, coins of denomination of 100
paise or one rupee is the lowest value coin in use. The issuance of the
currency is controlled by the Reserve Bank of India. The Reserve Bank
manages currency in India and derives its role in currency management on the
basis of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. The rupee is named after the
silver coin, rupiya, first issued by Sultan Sher Shah Suri in the 16th
century and later continued by the Mughal Empire. |
Mint Marks:
B - Mumbai (Bombay), proof issues only (1969 until 1995)
(B) - Mumbai (Bombay), diamond
C Ottawa (1985 25 Paise; 1988 10, 25 & 50 Paise)
(C) Kolkata (Calcutta) no mint mark
H - Birmingham (1985 Rupee only)
(H) - Hyderabad, star (1963)
(Hd) - Hyderabad, diamond split vertically (1953-1960)
(Hy) - Hyderabad, incuse dot in diamond (1960-1968)
(K) - Kremnica, Slovakia, MK in circle
(L) British Royal Mint, Llantrisant (1985 rupee only), diamond below first
date digit(Ld) British Royal Mint
Llantrisant, tower, looks like a bridge
M - Mumbai (Bombay), proof only starting 1996
(M) - Mexico City, M beneath O
(N) - Noida, dot
(P) - Pretoria, M in oval
(R) Moscow, MMD in oval
(T) - Taegu (Korea), star below first or last date (1997 and 1998 2 Rupees
only)From 1950 through 1964 the Republic of India proof coins carry the
regular diamond mint mark and can be distinguished from circulation issues
only by their proof-like finish. From 1969 proofs carry the capital B mint
mark. Some Bombay issues after 1969 have a proof-like appearance although
bearing the diamond mint mark of circulation issues. Beginning in 1972
proofs of the larger denominations - 10, 20 and 100 rupees -were partly
frosted on their main features, including numerals. From 1975 all proofs
were similarly frosted, from the 1 paisa to 100 rupees. Proof-like issues
are often erroneously offered as proofs. |
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KM#14.2 3 paise.
Year: 1969.
Weight: 1.26 g
[1.23g].
Metal:
Aluminium.
Diameter: 20.50 mm
x 19.50 mm; Hexagonal (6-sided).
Thickness:
2.00 mm. Edge:
Plain. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
Calcutta (No mintmark below Date).
Type2:
Asoka lion pedestal more imposing. Side lions with 3 or 4
furrows, more elegant D in INDIA. The shape of the D in INDIA is the
easiest way to distinguish this obverse. |
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Obverse:
"तीन पैसे" (teen paise) [Three Paise] written in Devnagari at
the top section. Numeral "3" written in the center with small
plant on both sides. Date and mintmark at the bottom. Toothed rim at the corners.
Reverse:
Ashoka Pillar Lion Capitol in the center. "भारत"
(bharat) written on the left side clockwise and "INDIA" written on
the right side clockwise. Toothed rim at the corners.
Mintage:
7,025,000 (including Calcutta and
Hyderabad types). Mintage Years:
1967 (C), 1967 (H), 1968 (B), 1968 (C), 1968
(H), 1969 (B), 1969 B (Proof), 1969 (C), 1969 (H), 1970 (B - only
found in the uncirculated sets; It has a mirror-like surface), 1970
B (Proof), 1970 (C), 1971 B (Proof), 1971 (C) and 1971 (H). |
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Same as above KM#14.2 3 paise,
but...
Year: 1969.
Weight: 1.27 g
[1.23g].
Mint:
Hyderabad (Star mintmark below Date). Mintage:
N/A (including above). |
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KM#41 20 paise.
Year: 1969.
Weight: 4.41 g
[4.50g].
Metal:
Nickel-Brass.
Diameter: 22.00 mm.
Thickness:
1.75 mm. Edge:
Reeded. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
Bombay (Diamond mintmark below Date). |
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Obverse:
Numerals "20" written at the top.
Lotus in the center. "पैसे" (paise) written clockwise on the left
side and "PAISE" written clockwise on the right side. Date and
mintmark at the bottom.
Reverse:
Ashoka Pillar Lion Capitol in the center. "भारत"
(bharat) written on the left side clockwise and "INDIA" written on
the right side clockwise.
Mintage:
197,940,000 (including 1969 and 1970 Bombay
issues). Mintage Years:
1968 (B), 1968 (C), 1969 (B), 1969 (C), 1970 (B), 1970
(C), 1970 (H) and 1971 (B).
Demonetized: 30
June 2011. |
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Same as above KM#41
20 paise,
but...
Year: 1969.
Weight: 4.36 g
[4.50g].
Mint:
Calcutta (No mintmark below Date). Mintage:
N/A. |
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KM#42.1 20 paise.
Year: ND (1969).
Weight: 4.59 g
[4.50g].
Metal:
Aluminum-Bronze.
Diameter: 22.00 mm.
Thickness:
1.60 mm. Edge:
Reeded. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
Hyderabad (Star mintmark below Date).
Type KM#42.1: Obverse legends is
0.7 mm - 0.9 mm to rim.
This type of Hyderabad mint has Wide "S" in PAISE |
Obverse:
Ashoka Pillar Lion Capitol in the center. "भारत"
(bharat) written at the top left side and "INDIA" written at
the top right side. "पैसे" (paise) written
at the bottom left
side and "PAISE" written at the bottom right side. Numerals
"20" written at the bottom with mintmark below it.
Reverse:
Small Star at the top. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi portrait with
eyeglasses, facing left in the center. "महात्मा गांधी"
(mahatma gandhi) written on the left side clockwise and "MAHATMA
GANDHI" written on the right side clockwise. Dates "·1869-1969·"
written at the bottom. Mintage:
3,000,000 (including both varieties). Subject:
The centennial of Mahatma Gandhi's birth
1869-1969. Demonetized: 30
June 2011. Mintage Years:
- ND-1969 (B): Lion with Re-cut Hairs.
Proper Rim. Thickness: 1.72 mm, Lion Height: 12.80 mm and Distance
between Nose tips 8.65 mm.
- ND-1969 B (Proof).
- ND-1969 (C).
- ND-1969 (H) Wide "S" in PAISE.
- ND-1969 (H) Normal "S" in PAISE.
Note:
KM#43.2 has Obverse legends 1.2 mm to rim. Types:
- ND-1969 (B): Lion with Re-cut Hairs.
Proper Rim. Thickness: 1.65 mm, Lion Height: 12.60 mm and Distance between Nose tips 8.40 mm.
- ND-1969 (B): Lion with Re-cut Hairs.
Very Thin or rimless type. Thickness: 1.64 mm, Lion Height:
12.60 mm and Distance between Nose tips 8.60 mm.
- ND-1969 (C).
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Same as above KM#42.1
20 paise,
but...
Year: ND (1969).
Weight: 4.53 g
[4.50g].
Mint: Bombay (B mintmark below
Numerals "20"). Mintage:
9,147 (Proof sets only). |
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KM#42.3 20 paise.
Year: ND (1969).
Weight: 4.60 g
[4.50g].
Metal:
Aluminum-Bronze.
Diameter: 22.00 mm.
Thickness:
1.78 mm. Edge:
Reeded. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
Bombay (Diamond mintmark below Date).
Type KM#42.3: Obverse legends is
1.2 mm to rim. Lion with Original thin Hairs. Gandhi's Eyes and
mustache recut. Thickness: 1.78 mm, Lion Height: 12.10 mm and
Distance between Nose tips 8.40 mm. |
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Obverse:
Ashoka Pillar Lion Capitol in the center. "भारत"
(bharat) written at the top left side and "INDIA" written at
the top right side. "पैसे" (paise) written
at the bottom left
side and "PAISE" written at the bottom right side. Numerals
"20" written at the bottom with mintmark below it.
Reverse:
Small Star at the top. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi portrait with
eyeglasses, facing left in the center. "महात्मा गांधी"
(mahatma gandhi) written on the left side clockwise and "MAHATMA
GANDHI" written on the right side clockwise. Dates "·1869-1969·"
written at the bottom. Mintage:
N/A. Mintage Years:
One year type. Subject:
The centennial of Mahatma Gandhi's birth
1869-1969. Demonetized: 30
June 2011. |
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KM#58.2 50 paise.
Year: 1969.
Weight: 4.96 g
[5.00g].
Metal:
Nickel.
Diameter: 23.50 mm.
Thickness:
1.67 mm. Edge:
Reeded. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
Bombay (Diamond mintmark below Date).
Type2:
Size of "50" is reduced to 6.50 mm instead of 7.00
mm. Also the fur design on Ashoka is different
from KM#58.1 (issued in 1964 and 1967). |
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Obverse:
"रूपये का आधा भाग" (roopaye ka aadha
bhaag) [Half of a Rupee] written in Devnagari at
the top section. Numerals "50" written in the center with
"पचास पैसे" (pachaas paise) [Fifty paise] written below it. Date with mintmark
above the knot wreath at the bottom. Decorative-toothed rim.
Reverse:
Ashoka Pillar Lion Capitol in the center. "भारत"
(bharat) written on the left side clockwise and "INDIA" written on
the right side clockwise. Decorative-toothed rim.
Mintage:
59,388,000. Mintage Years:
1967 (C), 1968 (B), 1968 (B with no whiskers
and thick horsetail), 1968 (C), 1969 (B), 1969 (C), 1970 (B), 1970
(C) and 1971 (C). |
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Same as above KM#58.2 50
paise,
but...
Year: 1969.
Weight: 5.00 g
[5.00g].
Mint:
Calcutta (No mintmark below Date). Mintage:
N/A. |
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KM#59 50 paise.
Year: ND (1964).
Weight: 4.87 g
[5.00g].
Metal: Copper-Nickel.
Diameter: 24.00 mm.
Thickness:
1.50 mm. Edge:
Reeded. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
Calcutta (No mintmark below Numeral "50"). |
| Obverse:
Ashoka Pillar Lion Capitol in the center
position. "भारत"
(bharat) written on the top left side clockwise and "INDIA" written
on the top right side clockwise. "पैसे"
(paise) written at the bottom left side anti-clockwise and "PAISE"
written at the bottom right side anti-clockwise. Numeral "50"
written at the bottom. Mintmark at the bottom near the edge.
Reverse:
"महात्मा गाँधी"
(mahaatma gaandhee) written on the left side clockwise and "MAHATMA GANDHI"
written on the right side clockwise. Gandhi portrait facing left in the center. Dates
"· 1869 - 1948 ·" written at the bottom. Mintage:
12,100,000.
Mintage Years:
ND [1969B], ND [1969 Bombay Proof with "B"
mint mark] and ND [1969C].
Subject: 100th
Birthday of
Mahatma Gandhi. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (b. 02
October 1869 d. 30 January 1948) was an Indian lawyer,
anti-colonial nationalist, and political ethicist, who employed
nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India's
independence from British Rule, and in turn inspired movements for
civil rights and freedom across the world. The honorific Mahātmā
(Sanskrit: "great-souled", "venerable"), first applied to him in
1914 in South Africa, is now used throughout the world.
Born and raised in a Hindu family in coastal Gujarat, western India,
Gandhi was trained in law at the Inner Temple, London, and called to
the bar at age 22 in June 1891. After two uncertain years in India,
where he was unable to start a successful law practice, he moved to
South Africa in 1893 to represent an Indian merchant in a lawsuit.
He went on to stay for 21 years. It was in South Africa that Gandhi
raised a family, and first employed nonviolent resistance in a
campaign for civil rights. In 1915, aged 45, he returned to India.
He set about organising peasants, farmers, and urban labourers to
protest against excessive land-tax and discrimination. Assuming
leadership of the Indian National Congress in 1921, Gandhi led
nationwide campaigns for easing poverty, expanding women's rights,
building religious and ethnic amity, ending untouchability, and
above all for achieving Swaraj or self-rule.
The same year Gandhi adopted the Indian loincloth, or short dhoti
and, in the winter, a shawl, both woven with yarn hand-spun on a
traditional Indian spinning wheel, or charkha, as a mark of
identification with India's rural poor. Thereafter, he lived
modestly in a self-sufficient residential community, ate simple
vegetarian food, and undertook long fasts as a means of
self-purification and political protest. Bringing anti-colonial
nationalism to the common Indians, Gandhi led them in challenging
the British-imposed salt tax with the 400 km (250 mi) Dandi Salt
March in 1930, and later in calling for the British to Quit India in
1942. He was imprisoned for many years, upon many occasions, in both
South Africa and India.
Gandhi's vision of an independent India based on religious pluralism
was challenged in the early 1940s by a new Muslim nationalism which
was demanding a separate Muslim homeland carved out of India. In
August 1947, Britain granted independence, but the British Indian
Empire was partitioned into two dominions, a Hindu-majority India
and Muslim-majority Pakistan. As many displaced Hindus, Muslims, and
Sikhs made their way to their new lands, religious violence broke
out, especially in the Punjab and Bengal. Eschewing the official
celebration of independence in Delhi, Gandhi visited the affected
areas, attempting to provide solace. In the months following, he
undertook several fasts unto death to stop religious violence. The
last of these, undertaken on 12 January 1948 when he was 78, also
had the indirect goal of pressuring India to pay out some cash
assets owed to Pakistan. Some Indians thought Gandhi was too
accommodating. Among them was Nathuram Vinayak Godse (b. 19 May 1910
d. 15 November 1949), a Hindu nationalist, who assassinated Gandhi
on 30 January 1948 at 17:17 by firing three bullets into his chest.
Gandhi was with his grandnieces in the garden of Birla House / Birla
Bhavan (now Gandhi Smriti, situated at Tees January Road, formerly
Albuquerque Road, in New Delhi, India), on his way to address a
prayer meeting. According to some accounts, Gandhi died instantly.
In other accounts, such as one prepared by an eyewitness journalist,
Gandhi was carried into the Birla House, into a bedroom. There he
died about 30 minutes later as one of Gandhi's family members read
verses from Hindu scriptures.
Gandhi's birthday, 02 October, is commemorated in India as Gandhi
Jayanti, a national holiday, and worldwide as the International Day
of Nonviolence. Gandhi is commonly, though not formally, considered
the Father of the Nation in India, and was commonly called Bapu
(Gujarati: endearment for father). |
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Same as above KM#59 50
paise,
but...
Year: ND (1969).
Weight: 5.03 g
[5.00g].
Mint:
Bombay Proof ("B" mintmark below Numerals "50").
Mintage:
9,147. |
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KM#77 Rupee.
Year: ND (1964).
Weight: 4.87 g
[10.00g].
Metal: Copper-Nickel.
Diameter: 27.00 mm.
Thickness:
2.30 mm. Edge:
Security. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
Calcutta (No mintmark below dot, near edge on
Obverse side). |
| Obverse:
Ashoka Pillar Lion Capitol in the center
position. "भारत"
(bharat) written on the top left side clockwise and "INDIA" written
on the top right side clockwise. "एक रूपया"
(ek roopaya) written at the bottom left side anti-clockwise and "ONE
RUPEE"
written at the bottom right side anti-clockwise. Mintmark at the bottom near the edge
below Dot.
Reverse:
"महात्मा गाँधी"
(mahaatma gaandhee) written on the left side clockwise and "MAHATMA GANDHI"
written on the right side clockwise. Gandhi portrait facing left in the center. Dates
"· 1869 - 1948 ·" written at the bottom. Mintage:
6,690,000.
Mintage Years:
ND [1969B], ND [1969 Bombay Proof with "B"
mint mark] and ND [1969C].
Subject: 100th
Birthday of
Mahatma Gandhi. |
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Same as above KM#14.2 3 paise,
but...
Year: 1970.
Weight: 1.28 g
[1.23g].
Mint:
Calcutta (No mintmark below Date). Mintage:
15,300,000. |
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Same as above KM#41
20 paise,
but...
Year: 1970.
Weight: 4.42 g
[4.50g].
Mint:
Bombay (Diamond mintmark below Date). Mintage:
N/A (including 1969 Bombay mint). |
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Same as above KM#41
20 paise,
but...
Year: 1970.
Weight: 4.33 g
[4.50g].
Mint:
Hyderabad (Star mintmark below Date). Mintage:
N/A. |
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Same as above coin of Hyderabad, but Numerals "20" at
the top is slightly off flan as shown.
Weight: 4.50 g
[4.50g]. |
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KM#43.1 20 paise.
Year: 1970.
Weight: 4.45 g
[4.50g].
Metal:
Nickel-Brass.
Diameter: 22.00 mm.
Thickness:
1.75 mm. Edge:
Reeded. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
Bombay (Diamond mintmark below Date).
Bombay mint Type2: Water waves
behind Date. |
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Obverse:
Sun with rays at the top. Lotus flower above
the water waves in the center. Date and mintmark in the water waves.
Wheat stem on both sides. "FOOD FOR ALL" written at the bottom left
side and "सब के लिए अन्न" (sab ke lie ann) [food for all] written at
the bottom right side.
Reverse:
Small Star at the top. Ashoka Pillar Lion Capitol in the center. "भारत"
(bharat) written at the top left side and "INDIA" written at
the top right side. "पैसे" (paise) written
at the bottom left
side and "PAISE" written at the bottom right side. Numerals
"20" written at the bottom. Mintage:
N/A. Mintage Years:
1970 (B) without water waves behind Date,
1970 (B) with water waves behind Date [available in sets only], 1970
B (Proof) and 1970 (C).
Subject:
FAO - Food For All.
Demonetized: 30
June 2011. Note:
KM#43.1 has wide rims, while KM#43.2 has narrow rims. |
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Same as above KM#43.1
20 paise,
but...
Year: 1970.
Weight: 4.50 g
[4.50g].
Mint: Bombay (B mintmark below Date). Mintage:
3,046 (Proof sets only). |
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KM#58.3 50 paise.
Year: 1970.
Weight: 4.82 g
[5.00g].
Metal:
Nickel.
Diameter: 23.50 mm.
Thickness:
1.67 mm. Edge:
Reeded. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
Bombay (Diamond mintmark below Date).
Type3:
Size of "50" is reduced to 6.00 mm. Also the fur design on Ashoka is
same as on KM#58.1 (issued in 1964 and 1967). |
| Obverse:
"रूपये का आधा भाग" (roopaye ka aadha
bhaag) [Half of a Rupee] written in Devnagari at
the top section. Numerals "50" written in the center with
"पचास पैसे" (pachaas paise) [Fifty paise] written below it. Date with mintmark
above the knot wreath at the bottom. Decorative-toothed rim.
Reverse:
Ashoka Pillar Lion Capitol in the center. "भारत"
(bharat) written on the left side clockwise and "INDIA" written on
the right side clockwise. Decorative-toothed rim.
Mintage:
59,388,000. Mintage Years:
1970 (B), 1970
(B Proof) and 1971 (B Proof). Note:
50 paise 1970 also exists of "50" 6.50 mm. size with different fur
under KM# 58.2. |
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Same as above KM#58.2 50
paise,
but...
Year: 1970.
Weight: 5.05 g
[5.00g].
Mint:
Calcutta (No mintmark below Date). Mintage:
N/A. |
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Same as above KM#14.2 3 paise,
but...
Year: 1971.
Weight: 1.26 g
[1.23g].
Mint:
Calcutta (No mintmark below Date). Mintage:
203,100,000 (including Calcutta and Hyderabad
types). |
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Same as above KM#14.2 3 paise,
but...
Year: 1971.
Weight: 1.26 g
[1.23g].
Mint:
Hyderabad (Star mintmark below Date). Mintage:
N/A (including above). |
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Same as above KM#41
20 paise,
but...
Year: 1971.
Weight: 4.49 g
[4.50g].
Mint:
Bombay (Diamond mintmark below Date). Mintage:
124,200,000. |
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KM#43.2 20 paise.
Year: 1971.
Weight: 4.55 g
[4.50g].
Metal:
Nickel-Brass.
Diameter: 22.00 mm.
Thickness:
1.75 mm. Edge:
Reeded. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
Bombay (Diamond mintmark below Date).
Note: Mintmark "B" below Date. |
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Obverse:
Sun with rays at the top. Lotus flower above
the water waves in the center. Date and mintmark in the water waves.
Wheat stem on both sides. "FOOD FOR ALL" written at the bottom left
side and "सब के लिए अन्न" (sab ke lie ann) [food for all] written at
the bottom right side.
Reverse:
Small Star at the top. Ashoka Pillar Lion Capitol in the center. "भारत"
(bharat) written at the top left side and "INDIA" written at
the top right side. "पैसे" (paise) written
at the bottom left
side and "PAISE" written at the bottom right side. Numerals
"20" written at the bottom. Mintage:
4,375 (Proof sets only). Mintage Years:
One year type.
Subject:
FAO - Food For All.
Demonetized: 30
June 2011. Note:
KM#43.1 has wide rims, while KM#43.2 has narrow rims. |
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Same as above KM#58.2 50
paise,
but...
Year: 1971.
Weight: 4.91 g
[5.00g].
Mint:
Calcutta (No mintmark below Date). Mintage:
N/A. |
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KM#49.1 25 paise.
Year: 1972.
Weight: 2.49 g
[2.50g].
Metal:
Copper-Nickel.
Diameter: 19.00 mm.
Thickness:
1.36 mm. Edge:
Reeded. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
Bombay (Diamond mintmark below Date).
Type 49.1:
Each type has unique redesigned of Ashoka Pillar Lion
Capitol. 9.0 mm between lions' nose tips. Bull has three legs. Side
lions toothless with 2 to 3 fur rows, short squat D (Fat and downwards) in INDIA.
KM#49.7 is same as KM#49.1 but all three lions
have no whiskers, made of Nickel (magnetic). They were only produced
by Bombay mint in 1972.
Obverse:
"पैसे" (paise) written in Devnagari
at the top left side. "PAISE" written at the top right side. Numerals "25" written in the center with Date and mintmark
below it. Knot wreath at the bottom section. Decorative-toothed rim.
Reverse:
Ashoka Pillar Lion Capitol in the center. "भारत"
(bharat) written on the left side clockwise and "INDIA" written on
the right side clockwise. Decorative-toothed rim.
Mintage:
367,640,000 (including Bombay and
Hyderabad types). Mintage Years:
1972 (B), 1972 B (Proof), 1972 (H), 1973 (B),
1973 B (Proof), 1973 (H), 1974 (B), 1974 B (Proof), 1974 (H), 1975
(B), 1975 B (Proof), 1975 (H), 1976 (B), 1976 B (Proof), 1976 (H),
1977 (B), 1977 (C), 1977 (H), 1978 B (Proof), 1978 (C), 1978 (H),
1979 (C), 1979 (H), 1980 (C), 1980 (H), 1981 (B), 1981 (C), 1981
(H), 1982 (B), 1982 (C), 1983 (C), 1984 (B), 1984 (C), 1984 (H),
1985 (B), 1985 (C), 1985 (H), 1985C (Ottawa, Canada), 1986 (B), 1986
(C), 1986 (H), 1987 (B), 1987 (C), 1987 (H), 1988 1.8mm "88" in date
(C), 1988 (H) and 1989 (H).
Demonetized: 30
June 2011. |
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Same as above KM#49.1 25 paise,
but...
Year: 1972.
Weight: 2.42 g
[2.50g].
Mint: Hyderabad (Star mintmark below Date).
Mintage:
N/A (include above in Bombay mint).
Type1:
9.0 mm between lions' nose tips. Bull has three legs. Side lions
toothless with 2 to 3 fur rows, short squat D in INDIA. |
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| KM#49.2 25 paise.
Year: 1972.
Weight: 2.49 g
[2.50g].
Metal:
Copper-Nickel.
Diameter: 19.00 mm.
Thickness:
1.36 mm. Edge:
Reeded. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
Calcutta (No mintmark below Date).
Type 49.2:
Each type has unique redesigned of Ashoka Pillar Lion
Capitol. 9.0 mm between lions' nose tips. Bull has three legs. Side
lions with 3 or 4 fur rows, more elegant D (upwards) in INDIA.
Obverse:
"पैसे" (paise) written in Devnagari
at the top left side. "PAISE" written at the top right side. Numerals "25" written in the center with Date and mintmark
below it. Knot wreath at the bottom section. Decorative-toothed rim.
Reverse:
Ashoka Pillar Lion Capitol in the center. "भारत"
(bharat) written on the left side clockwise and "INDIA" written on
the right side clockwise. Decorative-toothed rim.
Mintage:
N/A. Mintage Years:
1972 (C), 1977 (B), 1977 B (Proof), 1978 (B)
and 1979 B (Proof).
Demonetized: 30
June 2011. |
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| KM#49.3 25 paise.
Year: 1972.
Weight: 2.45 g
[2.50g].
Metal:
Copper-Nickel.
Diameter: 19.00 mm.
Thickness:
1.36 mm. Edge:
Reeded. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
Calcutta (No mintmark below Date).
Type 49.3:
Each type has unique redesigned of Ashoka Pillar Lion
Capitol. 10.0 mm between lions' nose tips. Bull has three legs. Side
lions with 3 or 4 fur rows, more elegant D (upwards) in INDIA.
Obverse:
"पैसे" (paise) written in Devnagari
at the top left side. "PAISE" written at the top right side. Numerals "25" written in the center with Date and mintmark
below it. Knot wreath at the bottom section. Decorative-toothed rim.
Reverse:
Ashoka Pillar Lion Capitol in the center. "भारत"
(bharat) written on the left side clockwise and "INDIA" written on
the right side clockwise. Decorative-toothed rim.
Mintage:
N/A. Mintage Years:
1972 (C), 1973 (C) and 1974 (C).
Demonetized: 30
June 2011. |
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KM#61 50 paise.
Year: 1972.
Weight: 4.98 g
[5.00g].
Metal:
Copper-Nickel.
Diameter: 24.00 mm.
Thickness:
1.70 mm. Edge:
Security. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
Bombay (Diamond mintmark below Date). |
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Obverse:
"पैसे" (paise) written in Devnagari at
the top left side. "PAISE" written at
the top right side. Numerals "50" written in the center.
Date with mintmark above the crossed wreath at the bottom. Decorative-toothed rim.
Reverse:
Ashoka Pillar Lion Capitol in the center. "भारत"
(bharat) written on the left side clockwise and "INDIA" written on
the right side clockwise. Decorative-toothed rim.
Mintage:
N/A. Mintage Years:
1972 (B), 1972
(C), 1973 (B) and 1973
(C). |
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Same as above KM#61 50
paise,
but...
Year: 1972.
Weight: 4.98 g
[5.00g].
Mint:
Calcutta (No mintmark below Date). Mintage:
N/A. |
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KM#60 50 paise.
Year: ND (1972).
Weight: 4.83 g
[5.00g].
Metal: Copper-Nickel.
Diameter: 24.00 mm.
Thickness:
1.40 mm. Edge:
Security. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
Calcutta (No mintmark below Numeral "50"). |
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Obverse:
Ashoka Pillar Lion Capitol in the center
position. "भारत"
(bharat) written on the top left side clockwise and "INDIA" written
on the top right side clockwise. "पैसे"
(paise) written at the bottom left side anti-clockwise and "PAISE"
written at the bottom right side anti-clockwise. Numeral "50"
written at the bottom. Mintmark at the bottom near the edge.
Reverse:
"25 वीं स्वातंत्र्य जयंती"
(25 veen svaatantry jayantee) [25th independence anniversary]
written on the top right side clockwise. A man holding large Indian
flag with left hand a woman behind him in the center. Dates
"1947 - 1972" written at the bottom left side anti-clockwise. Mintage:
43,800,000.
Mintage Years:
ND [1972B], ND [1972 Bombay Proof with "B"
mint mark] and ND [1972C].
Subject: 25th
Anniversary of Independence 1947-1972. |
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Same as above KM#60 50
paise,
but...
Year: ND (1972).
Weight: 4.98 g
[5.00g].
Mint:
Calcutta (No mintmark below Numerals "50"). Mintage:
40,080,000. |
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| KM#187.1 10 Rupees.
Year: ND (1972).
Weight: 22.17 g
[22.50g].
Metal: 0.500 Silver
(Silver 50%, Copper 40%, Nickel 5%, Zinc 5%).
Diameter: 39.00 mm.
Thickness:
3.00 mm. Edge:
Reeded. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
Bombay (Diamond mintmark below Numeral "10").
Obverse:
Ashoka Pillar Lion Capitol in the center
position. "भारत"
(bharat) written on the top left side clockwise and "INDIA" written
on the top right side clockwise. "रूपये"
(roopaye) written at the bottom left side anti-clockwise and "RUPEES"
written at the bottom right side anti-clockwise. Numeral "10"
written at the bottom. Mintmark at the bottom near the edge.
Reverse:
"25 वीं स्वातंत्र्य जयंती"
(25 veen svaatantry jayantee) [25th independence anniversary]
written on the top right side clockwise. A man holding large Indian
flag with left hand a woman behind him in the center. Dates
"1947 - 1972" written at the bottom left side anti-clockwise. Mintage:
10,000,000.
Mintage Years:
ND [1972B] and ND [1972 Bombay Proof with "B"
mint mark: mintage: 7,895].
Subject: 25th
Anniversary of Independence 1947-1972.
Note: KM#187.2 10 Rupees was
produced by Calcutta mint which is listed / referred separately
because, firstly the Rim is thinner and secondly the inner flag
circle is missing. |
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Same as above KM#49.1
25 paise,
but...
Year: 1973.
Weight: 2.49 g
[2.50g].
Mint:
Bombay (Diamond mintmark below Date). Mintage:
N/A.
Type1:
9.0 mm between lions' nose tips. Bull has three legs. Side lions
toothless with 2 to 3 fur rows, short squat D in INDIA. |
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Same as above KM#49.1
25 paise,
but...
Year: 1973.
Weight: 2.53 g
[2.50g].
Mint:
Hyderabad (Star mintmark below Date). Mintage:
N/A.
My coin has Die cracks on Reverse side, one at 2
o' clock (Edge to "N") and second at 11 o' clock.
Type1:
9.0 mm between lions' nose tips. Bull has three legs. Side lions
toothless with 2 to 3 fur rows, short squat D in INDIA. |
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Same as above KM#49.3
25 paise,
but...
Year: 1973.
Weight: 2.41 g
[2.50g].
Mint:
Calcutta (No mintmark below Date). Mintage:
N/A.
Type3:
10.0 mm between lions' nose tips. Bull has three legs. Side lions with 3
or 4 fur rows, more elegant D in INDIA. |
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Same as above KM#61 50
paise,
but...
Year: 1973.
Weight: 4.94 g
[5.00g].
Mint:
Bombay (Diamond mintmark below Date). Mintage:
N/A. |
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Same as above KM#61 50
paise,
but...
Year: 1973.
Weight: 4.88 g
[5.00g].
Mint:
Calcutta (No mintmark below Date). Mintage:
N/A. |
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KM#62 50 paise.
Year: 1973.
Weight: 4.94 g
[5.00g].
Metal: Copper-Nickel.
Diameter: 24.00 mm.
Thickness:
1.60 mm. Edge:
Security. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
Bombay (Diamond mintmark below Date). |
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Obverse:
"अधिक अन्न उगाओ" (adhik ann ugao) and "GROW
MORE FOOD" written in six lines within the square box in the center,
surrounded by two large wheat ears. Date and Mintmark at the bottom.
Reverse:
Ashoka Pillar Lion Capitol in the center
position. "भारत"
(bharat) written on the top left side clockwise and "INDIA" written
on the top right side clockwise. "पैसे"
(paise) written at the bottom left side anti-clockwise and "PAISE"
written at the bottom right side anti-clockwise. Numeral "50"
written at the bottom.
Mintage:
28,720,000.
Mintage Years:
1973B, 1973 Bombay Proof with "B"
mint mark and 1972C.
Subject: FAO
issue - Grow More Food. |
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Same as above KM#62 50
paise,
but...
Year: 1973.
Weight: 5.19 g
[5.00g].
Mint:
Calcutta (No mintmark below Date). Mintage:
40,100,000. |
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