Indian 1-paisa coin

The Indian One Paisa coin (Hindi: पैसा) is a former denomination of the Indian Rupee. The 1 coin equals 1100 (one-hundredth) of the Indian Rupee. The symbol for paisa is (). In 1955, India adopted metric system for coinage and amended the "Indian Coinage Act". Subsequently, one paisa coins were introduced on 1 April 1957. From 1957 to 1964, one paisa coin was called "Naya Paisa" (Hindi: नया पैसा) (English: New Paisa) and on 1 June 1964, the term "Naya" was dropped and the denomination was simply called "One paisa". One paisa coin has been demonetized and is no longer legal tender.

One Paisa
India
Value1 (1100)
Mass1.48 g (0.048 troy oz)
Diameter16 mm (0.063 in)
Thickness1.01 mm (0.04 in)
EdgeSmooth
CompositionNickel-brass (1964)
Aluminium (1965–1971)
Years of minting1957 (1957)–1981 (1981)
Mintage2,235,853,025
Mint marksMumbai = ⧫
Mumbai Proof issues = B
Hyderabad = *
Noida = °
Kolkata = No mint-mark
CirculationDemonetized
Catalog numberKM#9 & KM#10
Obverse
Reverse
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