Commemorative Coins – 20 Paise
20 PAISE 1969
MAHATMA GANDHI 1869 – 1948
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Obverse
- Design: Ashoka Lion Capital, with Country name & Denomination in Hindi & English inscribed on both sides. Numeral “20” with “पैसे / PAISE” written beneath Ashoka lion capital.
- Legend:
- भारत INDIA
- पैसे 20 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: Circular.
Metal Composition: Aluminium – Bronze.
Size: 22 mm.
Weight: 4.5g.
Minted Technique: Milled.
Reverse
- Theme : Mahatma Gandhi (1869–1948) – This coin was issued to commemorate the 100th Birth Anniversary Mahatma Gandhi, revered as the Father of the Nation, and to honor his enduring legacy of non-violence, peace, and truth.
- Main Design : This side features a dignified and minimalist tribute:
- Effigy of Mahatma Gandhi → A left-facing bust of Gandhi, shown wearing his iconic round spectacles and simple attire, symbolizing humility and the spirit of Indian freedom.
- Legend “Mahatma Gandhi” → Inscribed in both English (on the right) and Hindi (on the left).
- Years “1869 – 1948” → Below the portrait, representing his birth and death years.
- Inscription : (Top Arc) “महात्मा गांधी” in Hindi (MAHATMA GANDHI)
(Bottom Arc) “MAHATMA GANDHI” in English - Mint Year : Shown below the design 1969
- Lettering:
महात्मा गांधी * MAHATMA GANDHI
1869-1948
| MW# | Year | Mint & Mintage | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | 1969 | Bombay(54,157) | 5 | 10 | 25 | 40 | 70 | C |
| Calcutta(4,50,70,000) | 10 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 100 | S | ||
| Hyderabad(30,00,000) | 15 | 25 | 50 | 70 | 150 | S |
20 PAISE 1970
FOOD 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. Numeral “20” with “पैसे / PAISE” written beneath Ashoka lion capital.
- Legend:
- भारत INDIA
- पैसे 20 PAISE
Mints:
- Bombay / Mumbai –
♦(small dot/diamond) or Letter ‘B‘. - Calcutta / Kolkata – (no mintmark)
Edge: Plain.
Coin Orientation: Medal Alignment.
Shape: Circular.
Metal Composition: Aluminium – Bronze.
Size: 22 mm.
Weight: 4.5g.
Minted Technique: Milled.
Reverse
- Theme : “Food for All” – A National Commitment to Eradicate Hunger
Issued to symbolize India’s efforts toward achieving universal food security, and the importance of agricultural development and equitable food distribution during the Green Revolution era. - Main Design : This side features a dignified and minimalist tribute:
- Floating Lotus Flower → Positioned at the center-bottom of the design, the lotus represents purity, prosperity, and nourishment, growing even in adverse conditions
- Rising Sun → Appears above the lotus, symbolizing hope, growth, and the dawn of abundance for all.
- Grain Sprigs → Flank the lotus on both sides, representing India’s primary food crop and the success of agricultural self-reliance.
- Inscription : (Top Arc) “सब के लिए अन्न” in Hindi (Sabke liye ann)
(Bottom Arc) “FOOD FOR ALL” in English - Mint Year : Shown below the design 1970 & 1971
- Lettering:
1970
FOOD FOR ALL सब के लिए अन्न
| MW# | Year | Mint & Mintage | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C16 | 1970 | Bombay(51,63,046) | 30 | 50 | 70 | 100 | 200 | S |
| Calcutta(50,10,000) | 15 | 30 | 50 | 70 | 150 | S |
| MW# | Year | Mint & Mintage | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C17 | 1971 | Bombay(64,375) | 30 | 50 | 70 | 100 | 200 | S |
20 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. Numeral “20” with “पैसे / PAISE” written beneath Ashoka lion capital.
- Legend:
- भारत INDIA
- पैसे 20 PAISE
Mints:
- Hyderabad – ★ (five-pointed star)
- Calcutta / Kolkata – (no mintmark)
Edge: Plain.
Coin Orientation: Medal Alignment.
Shape: Hexagonal.
Metal Composition: Aluminium.
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
1981
WORLD FOOD DAY
| MW# | Year | Mint & Mintage | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | 1982 | Calcutta | 100 | 150 | 200 | 250 | 600 | S |
| Hyderabad | 50 | 100 | 150 | 200 | 400 | S |
20 PAISE 1983
FISHERIES (F.A.O SERIES)
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Obverse
- Design: Ashoka Lion Capital, with Country name & Denomination in Hindi & English inscribed on both sides. Numeral “20” with “पैसे / PAISE” written beneath Ashoka lion capital.
- Legend:
- भारत INDIA
- पैसे 20 PAISE
Mints:
- Hyderabad – ★ (five-pointed star)
- Calcutta / Kolkata – (no mintmark)
Edge: Plain.
Coin Orientation: Medal Alignment.
Shape: Hexagonal.
Metal Composition: Aluminium.
Size: 26 mm.
Weight: 2.3g.
Minted Technique: Milled.
Reverse
- Theme : Fisheries Development – Livelihood and Food Security
This coin was issued to highlight the role of fisheries in India’s rural economy and its contribution to nutrition, employment, and sustainable development. - Main Design : A vivid and action-based design celebrating India’s fishing communities:
- Two People Standing in Water: Symbolize fishermen engaged in traditional fishing activity, representing community labor and livelihood.
- Fishing Net & Fish Visible in the Net: Being pulled in jointly, indicating cooperation, effort, and the harvesting of natural resources and the importance of aquatic food sources.
- Water Waves Below the Figures: Represent aquatic environment and the natural setting of rural fishing life.
- Inscription : (Top Arc) “मत्स्य उद्योग” in Hindi (matsy udyog)
(Bottom Arc) “FISHERIES” in English - Mint Year : Shown below the design 1983
- Lettering:
मत्स्य उद्योग 1983 FISHERIES
FAO
| MW# | Year | Mint & Mintage | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C19 | 1983 | Calcutta | 30 | 50 | 100 | 150 | 200 | S |
| Hyderabad | 15 | 30 | 70 | 100 | 150 | S |