Republic India Ten Paisa Coins, different Types, mints Availability and price Details
Video story by Coin house, Kochi The 10 naye paise coin was first introduced in 1957 10 naye paise make one 10 naye paise and ten 10 naye paise make one rupee 10 Naye Paise coins were minted from 1957 to 1963 The coin weighs 4.9 grams in Copper-nickel with 23 mm diameter. 10 naye paisa coins were minted from Bombay, Calcutta and Hyderabad Mints. Common coins are available in plenty and approximate catalog value for very fine condition coin is rupees 10Hyderabad mint coins are rare and costly at rupees 50 In 1964 the naye paise prefix dropped. The composition remained same. The coin weighs 4.9 grams in Copper-nickel with 23 mm diameter. 10 naye paisa coins were minted from Bombay, Calcutta and Hyderabad Mints. Common coins are available in plenty and approximate catalog value for very fine condition coin is rupees 10 Hyderabad mint coins are rare and costly at rupees 50 1965 Hyderabad mint coins with Dot in Diamond are rare and costly at rupees 50 In 1968 the material changed from Copper Nickel to Nickel brass The coin weighs reduced to 4.9 grams and diameter remains same as 23 mm. 10 paisa Nickel brass coins were minted from Bombay, Calcutta and Hyderabad Mints. Common coins are available for rupees 10 We can also find a different type of coin among 1968 Hyderabad minted coins. The observe Ashoka Lion Capital is more projecting and the letter ‘D’ of India is Large. Large ‘D’ variant has got a catalogue value of Rupees 150 In 1971 aluminium coins were introduced in India This 2.3 gram Aluminium _magnesium coin has got 26 mm diameter. I feel this coin is one of the most beautiful coin minted in India in Aluminium. This 12 scalloped coin is available for collectors for about rupees 10 Hyderabad coins minted during 1973 and 74 are rare and can cost you about rupees 300 A smaller 8 scalloped aluminium coins were in use from 1983 to 1993 This smaller coin is made of 1.75 grams aluminium-magnesium coin has got 23 milli meter diameter, This coin was minted from all three mints Bombay, Calcutta and Hyderabad Mints Most of these years and mints are common and catalogue value is rupees 5 only But 1990 and 1993 coins are rare and costly, valued at rupees 100 From 1988 onwards ferratic stainless steel 10 paise was also in circulation The first 1.85 gram stainless steel coin was minted from Ottawa, Canada and imported to India Also this coin was minted from all three mints in India Most common coins are very common and catalogue value is rupees 5 only 1992, 1993 and 1998 coins are scares and costs rupees 100 While 1990 Calcutta and 1997 Bombay mint coins are very rare and catalogue value is rupees 300 Thank you Stay tuned to watch details about 10 Paise commemorative coins Visit coin house for more details Visit Coin house kochi to learn more about coins, and coin collection! Search Coins, find coin details, get coin values! Old Coins, Antiques, Rare Coins and collectibles! https://coin-house-kochi.blogspot.com/