Indian 10-paisa coin
India | |
| Value | 10 (1⁄10 ₹) Paise |
|---|---|
| Mass | (1957-1967) 4.9 (1968-1971) 4.3 (1971-1982) 2.27 (1983-1993) 1.76 (1988-1998) 2 g |
| Diameter | ((1957-1971) 0.905512 (1971-1982) 1.0200787 (1974-1982) 1.02362 (1983-1993) 0.90669291 (1988-1998) 0.629921 in) |
| Thickness | (1957-1971) 0.0669291 (1971-1982) 0.07559055 (1983-1993) 0.07637795 (1988-1998) 0.05944882 in) |
| Edge | smooth |
| Shape | scalloped(1957-1993) round(1988-1998) |
| Composition | cupronickel(1957-1967) nickel-brass(1968-1971) aluminum(1971-1993) stainless-steel(1988-1998) |
| Years of minting | 1957–1998 |
| Mint marks | Mumbai = ⧫ Mumbai Proof issues = B Hyderabad = * Noida = ° Kolkata = No mint-mark |
| Circulation | Demonetised in 2011, See Indian 25-paise coin |
| Obverse | |
| Design | State Emblem of India with country name. |
| Reverse | |
| Design | Face value and year |
The Indian 10 coin is a former denomination of the Indian rupee. The 10 Paise coin equals 1⁄10 of a rupee. The last issue, minted in stainless steel, was first introduced into circulation in 1988.[1]
References
- ^ "Contemporary Coins". RBI.