Republic India Coins – 1 Paisa

1 NAYA PAISA (1957-1961)
Obverse
  • Design: Ashoka Lion Capital, with Country name in Hindi & English inscribed on both sides.
  • Legend: भारत INDIA

Mints:

  • Bombay / Mumbai.
  • Calcutta / Kolkata.
  • Hyderabad.

Edge: Plain.

Shape: Circular.

Metal Composition: Bronze.

Coin Orientation: Medal Alignment.

Reverse
  • Design: The coin’s denomination is indicated as “Rupaye ka souvan bhaag”, “1” and “NAYA PAISA” in both English and Hindi languages. This signifies that it was worth one-hundredth of an Indian Rupee.
  • Year: The year “1959” is inscribed on the coin, indicating the year of its minting and mint mark below.
  • Lettering:
    रूपये का सौवाँ भाग
    1
    नया पैसा
    1959
    ◄►

Weight: 1.5g.

Size: 16 mm.

Minted Technique: Milled.

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