Republic India One Paisa Coins
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First coin in decimal era
Republic India Standard circulation coin 1 Naya Paisa (1957-1962) 1.5 gram Bronze coin with 16 mm diameter
Ashoka lion capitol with the country name on both sides
Denomination above the date and "Rupye ka souva bhaag" & "Naya Paisa" in Nagari
Meaning One Hundredth of a Rupee and New Paisa
Available in Hyderabad, Bombay and Calcutta Mints. Hyderabad Mint coins are Scares and difficult to get
Common coin Available for rupees 10
In 1962 the metal changed from bronze to Nickel brass.
Republic India Standard circulation coin 1 Naya Paisa (1962-1963) 1.5 gram Nickel brass coin with 16 mm diameter
Available in Hyderabad, Bombay and Calcutta Mints
Common coin Available for rupees 10
In 1964 the prefix naya removed from the coin.
Republic India Standard circulation coin 1 Paisa (1964) 1.5 gram Nickel brass coin with 16 mm diameter
Available in Hyderabad, Bombay and Calcutta Mints
Common coin Available for rupees 10
In 1965 the metal again changed to aluminium
Republic India Standard circulation coin 1 Paisa (1965-1981) 0.75 gram Aluminium coin with 17 mm diameter
Available in Hyderabad, Bombay and Calcutta Mints
Common coin Available for rupees 10
1969 – 70 coins are rare and costly, the cost around rupees 100 per coin
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