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Decimal Coinage: India-Republic 1091

This document provides mintage and value information for coins of the Republic of India from 1950-1961. It begins with the introduction of a decimal coinage system in 1957, replacing the previous non-decimal system. Key coins summarized include: - The 1/4, 1/2, and 1 rupee coins introduced from 1950-1956 in nickel and copper-nickel. - The Naya Paisa coin introduced in 1957 to kick off the new decimal system, with mintage figures provided for 1957-1961 issues. - Notes on the design types for the standard Asoka lion pedestal coins, identifying three types used from 1957-1994.

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Decimal Coinage: India-Republic 1091

This document provides mintage and value information for coins of the Republic of India from 1950-1961. It begins with the introduction of a decimal coinage system in 1957, replacing the previous non-decimal system. Key coins summarized include: - The 1/4, 1/2, and 1 rupee coins introduced from 1950-1956 in nickel and copper-nickel. - The Naya Paisa coin introduced in 1957 to kick off the new decimal system, with mintage figures provided for 1957-1961 issues. - Notes on the design types for the standard Asoka lion pedestal coins, identifying three types used from 1957-1994.

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INDIA-REPUBLIC

Date
1951(B)
1951(C)

KM# 5.2

KM# 2.1 1/2 ANNA

Mintage
41,439,000
13,500,000

VF
0.45
0.55

XF
1.00
1.00

Unc
2.00
2.00

DECIMAL COINAGE

BU

1/4 RUPEE

Nickel Obv: Asoka lion pedestal Rev: Grain sprigs flank


denomination Note: Larger date, large lion.
Date
Mintage
F
VF
XF
Unc
1954(C)
58,300,000

0.65
1.50
2.50
1954(B) Proof
Inc. above Value: 6.00
57,936,000

2.00
4.00
6.00
1955(B)

BU

2.8900 g., Copper-Nickel Obv: Asoka lion pedestal Rev: Zebu


Date
Mintage
F
VF
XF
Unc
BU
1950(B)
26,076,000

0.20
0.40
1.00

1950(B) Proof
Value: 3.00
1950(C)
3,100,000

1.25
2.00
3.25

1091

100 Naye Paise = 1 Rupee (1957-63);


100 Paise = 1 Rupee (1964- )

NOTE: The Paisa was at first called Naya Paisa (= New


Paisa), so that people would distinguish from the old nondecimal Paisa (or Pice, equal to 1/64 Rupee).
After 7 years, the word new was dropped, and the coin
was simply called a Paisa.
NOTE: Many of the Paisa standard types come with
three obverse varieties.
INDI A-REPUBLI C

KM# 2.2 1/2 ANNA


2.8500 g., Copper-Nickel Obv: Asoka lion pedestal Rev: Zebu,
larger date
Date
Mintage
F
VF
XF
Unc
BU
1954(B)
14,000,000

0.40
0.65
1.25

1954(B) Proof
Value: 5.00
1954(C)
20,800,000

0.30
0.50
1.00

22,488,000

0.40
0.65
1.25

1955(B)

KM# 5.3

1/4 RUPEE

2.7300 g., Nickel Obv: Asoka lion pedestal Rev:


flank denomination Note: Small lion.
Date
Mintage
F
VF
XF
1954(C)
Inc. above

0.40
1.00
28,900,000

0.40
1.00
1955(C)
1956(C)
22,000,000

0.70
1.25

Grain sprigs
Unc
1.75
1.75
2.00

BU

1957-1989
TYPE 1: Side lions toothless with 2 to 3 fur rows, short
squat D in INDIA.

KM# 3.1 ANNA


Copper-Nickel Obv: Asoka lion pedestal Rev: Zebu Note: A similar
shaped Independence commemorative token issued in 1947,
bearing a map of India, circulated to some degree as an Anna coin.
Date
Mintage
F
VF
XF
Unc
BU
1950(B)
9,944,000

0.45
0.75
1.50

1950(B) Proof
Value: 4.00

KM# 6.1

KM# 6.2

KM# 3.2 ANNA


Copper-Nickel Obv: Asoka lion pedestal Rev: Zebu, larger date,
first Hindi letter varieties
Date
Mintage
F
VF
XF
Unc
BU
1954(B)
20,388,000

0.35
0.60
1.25

1954(B) Proof
Value: 6.50
1955(B)

15.00 20.00 30.00

1/2 RUPEE

Nickel Obv: Asoka lion pedestal Rev: Grain sprigs flank


denomination Note: Large lion.
Date
Mintage
F
VF
XF
Unc
1950(B)
12,352,000

0.75
1.25
2.50
1950(B) Proof
Value: 5.50
1950(C)
1,100,000

1.25
2.00
5.00
1951(B)
9,239,000

1.00
1.50
3.50

BU

1/2 RUPEE

5.7800 g., Nickel Obv: Asoka lion pedestal Rev: Grain sprigs
flank denomination Note: Larger date, large lion.
Date
Mintage
F
VF
XF
Unc
BU
1954(C)
36,300,000

0.50
1.00
2.50

1954(B) Proof
Value: 8.00
1955(B)
18,977,000

0.75
1.50
4.50

1967-1994
TYPE 2: Asoka lion pedestal more imposing. Side lions
with 3 or 4 fur rows, more elegant D in INDIA. The shape of
the D in INDIA is the easiest way to distinguish this obverse.

KM# 6.3

1/2 RUPEE

Nickel Obv: Asoka lion pedestal within circle, dots missing


between words Rev: Grain sprigs flank denomination
Date
Mintage
F
VF
XF
Unc
BU
1956(C)
24,900,000

0.50
1.00
2.50

KM# 4.1 2 ANNAS


5.7800 g., Copper-Nickel Obv: Asoka lion pedestal Rev: Zebu
Note: A similar shaped Independence commemorative token issued
in 1947, bearing a map of India, circulated to some degree as a 2
Anna coin. (Refer to 5th edition of Unusual World Coins, X#104.)
Date
Mintage
F
VF
XF
Unc
BU
1950(B)
7,536,000

0.75
1.50
2.50

1950(B) Proof
Value: 5.00

1979TYPE 3: Similar to Type I but 2 teeth, 4 to 5 fur rows,


smaller lion head.
NOTE: Paisa standard pieces with mint mark B, 1969 to
date, were struck only in proof.

KM# 4.2 2 ANNAS


Copper-Nickel Obv: Asoka lion pedestal Rev: Zebu Note: Larger
date.
Date
Mintage
F
VF
XF
Unc
BU
1954(B)
10,548,000

0.75
1.50
2.50

1954(B) Proof
Value: 8.00
1955(B)

15.00 20.00 30.00

KM# 7.1

RUPEE

Nickel Obv: Asoka lion pedestal Rev: Grain sprigs flank


denomination, thick numeral
Date
Mintage
F
VF
XF
Unc
1950(B)
19,412,000

1.50
2.50
4.50
1950(B) Proof
Value: 7.00

KM# 7.2

BU

RUPEE

Nickel Obv: Asoka lion pedestal Rev: Thick numeral, first Hindi
letter varieties, larger date
Date
Mintage
F
VF
XF
Unc
BU
1954(B)
Inc. above

2.00
3.00
5.50

Value: 10.00
1954(B) Proof

KM# 5.1 1/4 RUPEE


2.8600 g., Nickel Obv: Asoka lion pedestal Rev: Grain sprigs
flank denomination Note: Large lion.
Date
Mintage
F
VF
XF
Unc
BU
1950(B)
7,650,000

0.60
1.50
2.50

1950(B) Proof
Value: 5.00
1950(C)
7,800,000

0.60
1.50
2.50

KM# 8 NAYA PAISA


1.5000 g., Bronze, 16.04 mm. Obv: Asoka lion pedestal
Rev: Denomination and date
Date
Mintage
F
VF
XF
Unc
1957(B)
618,630,000

0.30
0.50
0.85
1957(C)
Inc. above

0.30
0.50
0.85
1957(Hd)
Inc. above

0.30
0.50
0.85
468,630,000

0.45
0.75
1.50
1958(B)
1958(Hd)
Inc. above

0.45
0.75
1.50
1959(B)
351,120,000

0.30
0.50
0.85
1959(C)
Inc. above

0.30
0.50
0.85
1959(Hd)
Inc. above

0.30
0.50
0.85
1960(B)
357,940,000

0.30
0.50
0.85
1960(B) Proof
Value: 2.00
1960(C)
Inc. above

2.25
3.50
5.00
Inc. above

3.25
4.00
5.00
1960(Hd)
1961(B)
573,170,000

0.30
0.50
0.85

BU

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