Commemorative Coins – 10 Paise
10 PAISE 1974
PLANNED FAMILIES : FOOD FOR ALL
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Obverse
- Design: Ashoka Lion Capital, with Country name & Denomination in Hindi & English inscribed on both sides. Large numeral “10” with “पैसे / PAISE” written beside it.
- Legend:
- भारत INDIA
- पैसे 10 PAISE
Mints:
- Bombay / Mumbai –
♦(small dot/diamond) or Letter ‘B‘. - Calcutta / Kolkata – (no mintmark)
- Hyderabad – ★ (five-pointed star)
Edge: Plain.
Coin Orientation: Medal Alignment.
Shape: Scalloped with 12 notches.
Metal Composition: Aluminium-Magnesium.
Size: 26 mm.
Weight: 2.3g.
Minted Technique: Milled.
Reverse
- Theme : Planned Families : Food For All – Promoting Population control as a key to food security.
- Main Design : Family Planning and Food Security Motif – The coin promotes the idea that smaller families lead to better access to food and resources for everyone with symbols:
- The triangle—a global symbol of family planning
- A nuclear family inside the triangle, showing that controlling population growth supports economic and agricultural stability
- stylized grain sprigs on either side of triangle representing agricultural produce and food security
- Inscription : (Top Arc) “नियोजित परिवार: सबके लिए अनाज” in Hindi (Niyojit parivar : sabke liye anaaj)
(Bottom Arc) “PLANNED FAMILIES:FOOD FOR ALL” in English - Mint Year : Shown below the design 1974
- Lettering:
PLANNED FAMILIES:FOOD FOR ALL
1974
नियोजित परिवार: सबके लिए अनाज♦
| MW# | Year | Mint & Mintage | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C5 | 1974 | Bombay(14,60,70,000) | 10 | 20 | 30 | 50 | 100 | C |
| Calcutta(16,85,00,000) | 15 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 150 | S | ||
| Hyderabad(1,00,10,000) | 100 | 300 | 1000 | 1500 | 2500 | R |
10 PAISE 1975
EQUALITY DEVELOPMENT PEACE (F.A.O) ISSUED DURING WOMENS YEAR
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Obverse
- Design: Ashoka Lion Capital, with Country name & Denomination in Hindi & English inscribed on both sides. Large numeral “10” with “पैसे / PAISE” written beside it.
- Legend:
- भारत INDIA
- पैसे 10 PAISE
Mints:
- Bombay / Mumbai –
♦(small dot/diamond) or Letter ‘B‘. - Calcutta / Kolkata – (no mintmark)
Edge: Plain.
Coin Orientation: Medal Alignment.
Shape: Scalloped with 12 notches.
Metal Composition: Aluminium-Magnesium.
Size: 26 mm.
Weight: 2.3g.
Minted Technique: Milled.
Reverse
- Theme : “Equality, Development, Peace” – To commemorate the International Women’s Year.
- Main Design : Social Empowerment and Development-Oriented Motif – The coin is part of a larger thematic effort to highlight the role of women in nation-building, agriculture, education, and peacekeeping.
- A female bust (portrait of a woman) facing left – Wears traditional Indian attire (sari with pallu over shoulder), emphasizing the cultural identity and dignity of Indian women. Representing as the embodiment of strength, wisdom, and responsibility in both family and society.
- A single ear of wheat on the right side of the woman’s bust – symbolizing nourishment, fertility, agricultural involvement, yield and growth. Showing role in farming, food production, and sustenance.
- Rays behind the Woman, Water Lines.
- Inscription : (Top Arc) “समानता विकास शान्ति” in Hindi (Samaanataa vikas shanti)
(Bottom Arc) “EQUALITY DEVELOPMENT PEACE” in English - Mint Year : Shown below the design 1975
- Lettering:
EQUALITY DEVELOPMENT PEACE
1975
समानता विकास शान्ति
| MW# | Year | Mint & Mintage | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C6 | 1975 | Bombay(6,91,60,000) | 10 | 20 | 30 | 50 | 100 | S |
| Calcutta(8,48,20,000) | 15 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 150 | S |
10 PAISE 1976
FOOD AND WORK FOR ALL (F.A.O SERIES)
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Obverse
- Design: Ashoka Lion Capital, with Country name & Denomination in Hindi & English inscribed on both sides. Large numeral “10” with “पैसे / PAISE” written beside it.
- Legend:
- भारत INDIA
- पैसे 10 PAISE
Mints:
- Bombay / Mumbai –
♦(small dot/diamond) or Letter ‘B‘. - Calcutta / Kolkata – (no mintmark)
Edge: Plain.
Coin Orientation: Medal Alignment.
Shape: Scalloped with 12 notches.
Metal Composition: Aluminium-Magnesium.
Size: 26 mm.
Weight: 2.3g.
Minted Technique: Milled.
Reverse
- Theme : Food & Work for All – Emphasizing economic development, employment generation, and food security.
- Main Design : Socio-economic development motif – focused on agriculture, industrialization, electrification, and employment:
- A Tractor prominently placed at the center foreground, symbolizing agriculture and rural employment
- A Power Transmission Tower in the background, indicating electrification and industrial growth
- An Office Building on one side (suggesting administrative or service sector jobs)
- A Factory on the other side (signifying manufacturing and industrial employment)
This combination captures both urban and rural employment, and food production needs
- Inscription : (Top Arc) “सबके लिये अनाज और काम” in Hindi (Sabke Liye Anaaj aur Kaam)
(Bottom Arc) “FOOD & WORK FOR ALL” in English - Mint Year : Shown below the design 1976
- Lettering:
सबके लिए अनाज और काम
FOOD & WORK FOR ALL
1976♦
| MW# | Year | Mint & Mintage | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C7 | 1976 | Bombay(3,60,40,000) | 30 | 50 | 130 | 150 | 200 | S |
| Calcutta(2,61,80,000) | 30 | 50 | 130 | 150 | 200 | S |
10 PAISE 1977
SAVE FOR DEVELOPMENT (F.A.O SERIES)
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Obverse
- Design: Ashoka Lion Capital, with Country name & Denomination in Hindi & English inscribed on both sides. Large numeral “10” with “पैसे / PAISE” written beside it.
- Legend:
- भारत INDIA
- पैसे 10 PAISE
Mints:
- Bombay / Mumbai –
♦(small dot/diamond) or Letter ‘B‘. - Calcutta / Kolkata – (no mintmark)
Edge: Plain.
Coin Orientation: Medal Alignment.
Shape: Scalloped with 12 notches.
Metal Composition: Aluminium-Magnesium.
Size: 26 mm.
Weight: 2.3g.
Minted Technique: Milled.
Reverse
- Theme : Save for Development — Emphasizing the role of personal savings in supporting national progress.
- Main Design : A composite design of symbols representing various pillars of development :
- A hand holding a coin, about to drop it into a savings box → symbolizes savings.
- A hut → symbolizes shelter
- A triangle → represents family planning
- An ear of corn → symbolizes food security
- An open book → represents education
- A gear wheel with a factory inside → symbolizes employment/industry
- A medical cross below the wheel → represents healthcare
- Inscription : (Top Arc) “विकास के लिए बचाइए” in Hindi (Vikas ke Liye Bachaiye)
(Bottom Arc) “SAVE FOR DEVELOPMENT” in English - Mint Year : Shown below the design 1977
- Lettering:
विकास के लिए बचाइए
1977
SAVE FOR DEVELOPMENT♦
| MW# | Year | Mint & Mintage | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C8 | 1977 | Bombay(1,70,40,000) | 30 | 50 | 70 | 100 | 200 | S |
| Calcutta(80,20,000) | 30 | 50 | 70 | 100 | 200 | S |
10 PAISE 1978
FOOD AND SHELTER FOR ALL (F.A.O SERIES)
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Obverse
- Design: Ashoka Lion Capital, with Country name & Denomination in Hindi & English inscribed on both sides. Large numeral “10” with “पैसे / PAISE” written beside it.
- Legend:
- भारत INDIA
- पैसे 10 PAISE
Mints:
- Bombay / Mumbai –
♦(small dot/diamond) or Letter ‘B‘. - Calcutta / Kolkata – (no mintmark)
- Hyderabad – ★ (five-pointed star)
Edge: Plain.
Coin Orientation: Medal Alignment.
Shape: Square with rounded corners.
Metal Composition: Aluminium-Magnesium.
Size: 26 mm.
Weight: 2.3g.
Minted Technique: Milled.
Reverse
- Theme : Food & Shelter for All – Promoting basic needs as a right for every citizen of India.
- Main Design : A development-oriented motif showing:
- Ear of corn → representing food and agricultural sustenance
- Stylized rivulet or cottage structure → symbolizing shelter
- Small family planning triangle above the door of the cottage → emphasizing the importance of small families to ensure food and housing for all.
- All symbols are inside a Circle.
- Inscription : (Top Arc) “सबके लिए अनाज और मकान” in Hindi (Sabke Liye Anaaj aur Makaan)
(Bottom Arc) “FOOD & SHELTER FOR ALL” in English - Mint Year : Shown inside the circle above cottage. 1978
- Lettering:
सबके लिए अनाज और मकान
1978
FOOD & SHELTER FOR ALL♦
| MW# | Year | Mint & Mintage | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C9 | 1978 | Bombay(2,44,71,000) | 10 | 20 | 30 | 50 | 100 | S |
| Calcutta(2,61,60,000) | 15 | 30 | 50 | 80 | 150 | S | ||
| Hyderabad(1,21,00,000) | 30 | 50 | 100 | 150 | 250 | S |
10 PAISE 1979
HAPPY CHILD – NATION’S PRIDE (F.A.O) INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF CHILD
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Obverse
- Design: Ashoka Lion Capital, with Country name & Denomination in Hindi & English inscribed on both sides. Large numeral “10” with “पैसे / PAISE” written beside it.
- Legend:
- भारत INDIA
- पैसे 10 PAISE
Mints:
- Bombay / Mumbai –
♦(small dot/diamond) or Letter ‘B‘. - Calcutta / Kolkata – (no mintmark)
- Hyderabad – ★ (five-pointed star)
Edge: Plain.
Coin Orientation: Medal Alignment.
Shape: Scalloped with 12 notches.
Metal Composition: Aluminium-Magnesium.
Size: 26 mm.
Weight: 2.3g.
Minted Technique: Milled.
Reverse
- Theme : Happy Child – Nation’s Pride – Promoting child welfare, health, and education as pillars of national pride
- Main Design : A Development-oriented and symbolic motif focused on Child Welfare, Education, and National Progress with following symbolic elements:
- A Slate (symbolizing Education) is placed centrally and enclosed within a circle.
- Sun appears at the top of the slate, symbolizing health, energy, and vitality
- A Boy and a Girl are shown just below the sun, reinforcing focus on child welfare and equality
- The entire composition is surrounded by wreath.
- Inscription : (Top Arc) “बच्चे की मुस्कान – राष्ट्र की शान” in Hindi (Bacche Ki Muskaan – Rashtra Ki Shaan)
(Bottom Arc) “HAPPY CHILD-NATION’S PRIDE” in English - Mint Year : Shown below the design 1979
- Lettering:
बच्चे की मुस्कान-राष्ट्र की शान
1979
HAPPY CHILD-NATION’S PRIDE
| MW# | Year | Mint & Mintage | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | 1979 | Bombay(3,92,70,000) | 5 | 10 | 20 | 50 | 100 | C |
| Calcutta(6,17,00,000) | 5 | 10 | 20 | 50 | 100 | C | ||
| Hyderabad(22,50,000) | 10 | 25 | 50 | 100 | 200 | S |
10 PAISE 1980
RURAL WOMEN’S ADVANCEMENT
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Obverse
- Design: Ashoka Lion Capital, with Country name & Denomination in Hindi & English inscribed on both sides. Large numeral “10” with “पैसे / PAISE” written beside it.
- Legend:
- भारत INDIA
- पैसे 10 PAISE
Mints:
- Bombay / Mumbai –
♦(small dot/diamond) or Letter ‘B‘. - Calcutta / Kolkata – (no mintmark)
- Hyderabad – ★ (five-pointed star)
Edge: Plain.
Coin Orientation: Medal Alignment.
Shape: Scalloped with 12 notches.
Metal Composition: Aluminium-Magnesium.
Size: 26 mm.
Weight: 2.3g.
Minted Technique: Milled.
Reverse
- Theme : Rural Women’s Advancement – Empowerment and Progress of Rural Women. This coin was issued to highlight the increasing involvement of rural women in modern agricultural and developmental activities, and their role in national progress.
- Main Design : The central design is enclosed within a circular border and portrays a rural development scene with the following key elements:
- Woman using an electric husking machine → Represents the mechanization of agricultural processes and women’s active participation in productive work.
- Traditional granary (foreground) → Symbolizes food storage and agricultural self-reliance in rural India.
- Electric power transmission pylons (background) → Indicate the electrification of villages and advancement in rural infrastructure.
- A hut → symbolizes shelter
- Inscription : (Top Arc) “ग्रामीण महिलाओं की प्रगति” in Hindi (Gramin Mahilayon ki pragati)
(Bottom Arc) “RURAL WOMEN’S ADVANCEMENT” in English - Mint Year : Shown below the design 1980
- Lettering:
ग्रामीण महिलाओं की प्रगति
1980
RURAL WOMEN’S ADVANCEMENT
| MW# | Year | Mint & Mintage | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | 1980 | Bombay(3,80,80,000) | 15 | 30 | 50 | 100 | 150 | S |
| Calcutta(4,28,30,000) | 15 | 30 | 50 | 100 | 150 | S | ||
| Hyderabad(1,10,70,000) | 10 | 20 | 30 | 50 | 100 | S |
10 PAISE 1981
WORLD FOOD DAY (F.A.O SERIES)
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Obverse
- Design: Ashoka Lion Capital, with Country name & Denomination in Hindi & English inscribed on both sides. Large numeral “10” with “पैसे / PAISE” written beside it. Six double headed arrows around border.
- Legend:
- भारत INDIA
- पैसे 10 PAISE
Mints:
- Bombay / Mumbai –
♦(small dot/diamond) or Letter ‘B‘. - Calcutta / Kolkata – (no mintmark)
Edge: Plain.
Coin Orientation: Medal Alignment.
Shape: Scalloped with 12 notches.
Metal Composition: Aluminium-Magnesium.
Size: 26 mm.
Weight: 2.3g.
Minted Technique: Milled.
Reverse
- Theme : World Food Day – Global Awareness on Food Security
This coin commemorates World Food Day, established by the United Nations to raise awareness of global hunger, promote sustainable agriculture, and support food equity across all nations. - Main Design : The central scene enclosed within the coin features a symbolic representation of India’s agricultural strength and rural labor force:
- Farmer Couple: The man is shown carrying a sheaf of corn over his shoulder – representing crop cultivation and food production.
- The woman is depicted carrying a basket of fruits on her waist – symbolizing harvest, nutrition, and the role of women in agriculture and food distribution.
- Six double headed arrows around border
- Inscription : (Top Arc) “विशृव खाद्य दिवस“ in Hindi (Vishvh khadya divas)
(Bottom Arc) “World Food Day” in English - Mint Year : Shown below the design 1981
- Lettering:
विश्व खाद्य दिवस
1981
WORLD FOOD DAY
| MW# | Year | Mint & Mintage | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C12 | 1981 | Bombay(83 280 000) | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 70 | C |
| Calcutta(33 930 000) | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 70 | C |
10 PAISE 1982
IX ASIAN GAMES
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Obverse
- Design: Ashoka Lion Capital, with Country name & Denomination in Hindi & English inscribed on both sides. Large numeral “10” with “पैसे / PAISE” written beside it.
- Legend:
- भारत INDIA
- पैसे 10 PAISE
Mints:
- Bombay / Mumbai –
♦(small dot/diamond) or Letter ‘B‘. - Calcutta / Kolkata – (no mintmark)
- Hyderabad – ★ (five-pointed star)
Edge: Plain.
Coin Orientation: Medal Alignment.
Shape: Scalloped with 12 notches.
Metal Composition: Aluminium-Magnesium.
Size: 26 mm.
Weight: 2.3g.
Minted Technique: Milled.
Reverse
- Theme : IX Asian Games – Celebration of Sport, Unity & Indian Heritage
Issued to commemorate the 9th Asian Games, held in New Delhi in 1982, this coin represents India’s cultural pride and commitment to international athletic spirit. - Main Design : The central design reflects both modern sports and ancient Indian science:
- the Jantar Mantar observatory, Depicted at the center—an 18th-century astronomical marvel built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in Delhi. Represents precision, science, and timekeeping, reflecting the discipline and timing of sports.
- Sun Above the Symbol: Symbolizes energy, strength, and enlightenment, as well as India’s enduring spirit.
- Inscription : (Top Arc) “नवम एशियाई खेल” in Hindi (Navam aeshiyayi khel)
(Bottom Arc) “IX ASIAN GAMES” in English - Mint Year : Shown below the design 1982
- Lettering:
नवम एशियाई खेल IX ASIAN GAMES
DELHI
1982
| MW# | Year | Mint & Mintage | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C13 | 1982 | Bombay | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 70 | C |
| Calcutta(3,05,60,000) | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 70 | C | ||
| Hyderabad(1,70,80,000) | 10 | 30 | 50 | 80 | 150 | C |
10 PAISE 1982
WORLD FOOD DAY (F.A.O SERIES)
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Obverse
- Design: Ashoka Lion Capital, with Country name & Denomination in Hindi & English inscribed on both sides. Large numeral “10” with “पैसे / PAISE” written beside it.
- Legend:
- भारत INDIA
- पैसे 10 PAISE
Mints:
- Hyderabad – ★ (five-pointed star)
- Calcutta / Kolkata – (no mintmark)
Edge: Plain.
Coin Orientation: Medal Alignment.
Shape: Scalloped with 12 notches.
Metal Composition: Aluminium-Magnesium.
Size: 26 mm.
Weight: 2.3g.
Minted Technique: Milled.
Reverse
- Theme : Agricultural Prosperity & National Growth. This coin was issued to highlight the importance of agriculture in India’s development and to symbolize hope, energy, and a self-reliant economy through food production.
- Main Design : A clean, bold visual representation of India’s agrarian foundation:
- Grain Sprig: At the center of the coin, representing agriculture, food security, and economic backbone of rural India.
- Stylized Sun Design: Surrounding the grain sprig, symbolizing sunlight as the life-giving force, necessary for crop growth. Radiates the idea of renewal, nourishment, and national energy.
- Inscription : (Top Arc) “विशृव खाद्य दिवस” in Hindi (vishvh khadya diivas)
(Bottom Arc) “WORLD FOOD DAY” in English - Mint Year : Shown below the design 1982
- Lettering:
विश्व खाद्य दिवस
1982
WORLD FOOD DAY
| MW# | Year | Mint & Mintage | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | 1982 | Calcutta(3,05,60,000) | 50 | 100 | 150 | 200 | 400 | S |
| Hyderabad(1,70,80,000) | 50 | 100 | 150 | 200 | 400 | S |