Republic India Coins – 10 Paise
10 NAYE PAISE (1957-1963)
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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: Scalloped with 8 notches.
Metal Composition: Copper -Nickel.
Coin Orientation: Medal Alignment.
Reverse
- Design: Denomination “रुपये का दसवाँ भाग” (meaning “Rupye Ka Dasvaan Bhaag” – twentieth of a rupee).
- Year: The year “1963” is inscribed on the coin below denomination, indicating the year of its minting and mint mark below.
- Lettering:
रुपये का दसवाँ भाग
10
नये पैसे
1963
★
Size: 23 mm.
Weight: 5g.
Minted Technique: Milled.
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R113 | 1957 | Bombay | 5 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | S |
| Calcutta | 5 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 50 | C |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R114 | 1958 | Bombay | 15 | 30 | 50 | 70 | 150 | S |
| Calcutta | 15 | 30 | 50 | 70 | 150 | S |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R115 | 1959 | Bombay | 15 | 30 | 50 | 70 | 150 | S |
| Calcutta | 15 | 30 | 50 | 70 | 150 | S |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R116 | 1960 | Bombay | 50 | 75 | 100 | 150 | 300 | S |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R117 | 1961 | Bombay | 5 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 50 | C |
| Calcutta | 5 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 50 | C | ||
| Hyderabad | 100 | 250 | 300 | 350 | 800 | R |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R118 | 1962 | Bombay | 5 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 50 | C |
| Calcutta | 5 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 50 | C | ||
| Hyderabad | 100 | 250 | 300 | 350 | 800 | R |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R119 | 1963 | Bombay | 5 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C |
| Calcutta | 5 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C | ||
| Hyderabad | 50 | 75 | 100 | 150 | 300 | S |
10 PAISE (1964-1967)
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Obverse
- Design: Ashoka Lion Capital, with Country name in Hindi & English inscribed on both sides.
- Legend: भारत INDIA
Mints:
- Bombay / Mumbai.
- Calcutta / Kolkata.
- Hyderabad. 1965 Coin has Dot in Diamond Mint mark.
Edge: Plain.
Coin Orientation: Medal Alignment.
Shape: Scalloped with 8 notches.
Metal Composition: Copper – Nickel.
Reverse
- Design: Denomination “रुपये का दसवाँ भाग” (meaning “Rupye Ka Dasvaan Bhaag” – tenth of a rupee).
- Year: The year “1965” is inscribed on the coin below denomination, indicating the year of its minting and mint mark below.
- Lettering:
रुपये का बीसवाँ भाग
10
दस पैसे
1965
⟐
Weight: g.
Size: 23 mm.
Minted Technique: Milled.
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R120 | 1964 | Bombay | 20 | 50 | 70 | 100 | 150 | S |
| Calcutta | 20 | 50 | 70 | 100 | 150 | S | ||
| Hyderabad | 50 | 150 | 200 | 250 | 500 | R |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R121 | 1965 | Bombay | 20 | 50 | 70 | 100 | 150 | S |
| Calcutta | 20 | 50 | 70 | 100 | 150 | S | ||
| Hyderabad | 50 | 150 | 200 | 250 | 500 | R |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R122 | 1966 | Bombay | 10 | 30 | 50 | 700 | 100 | C |
| Calcutta | 10 | 30 | 50 | 70 | 100 | C | ||
| Hyderabad | 50 | 150 | 200 | 250 | 500 | R |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R123 | 1967 | Bombay | 20 | 50 | 70 | 100 | 150 | S |
| Calcutta | 20 | 50 | 70 | 100 | 150 | S | ||
| Hyderabad | 50 | 150 | 200 | 250 | 500 | R |
10 PAISE (1968-1971)
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Obverse
- Design: Ashoka Lion Capital, with Country name in Hindi & English inscribed on both sides.
- Legend: भारत INDIA
- Types: There are two main types of this coin, distinguished by the design of the Ashoka Lion Capital on the obverse:
- Type 1: Side lions with fewer fur rows and a shorter, squarer “D” in the word “INDIA”.
- Type 2: Side lions with more fur rows and a more elegant “D” in “INDIA”.
Mints:
- Bombay / Mumbai.
- Calcutta / Kolkata.
- Hyderabad.
Coin Orientation: Medal Alignment.
Reverse
- Design: Denomination “रुपये का दसवाँ भाग” (meaning “Rupye Ka Dasvaan Bhaag” – tenth of a rupee).
- Year: The year “1969” is inscribed on the coin below denomination, indicating the year of its minting and mint mark below.
- Lettering:
रुपये का बीसवाँ भाग
10
दस पैसे
1969
Edge: Plain.
Shape: Scalloped with 8 notches.
Size: 23 mm.
Weight: 4.25g.
Metal Composition: Aluminium – Bronze.
Minted Technique: Milled.
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R124 | 1968 | Bombay | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C |
| Calcutta | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C | ||
| Hyderabad | 15 | 30 | 40 | 50 | 70 | S |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R125 | 1969 | Bombay | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C |
| Calcutta | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C | ||
| Hyderabad | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | S |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R126 | 1970 | Bombay | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C |
| Calcutta | 15 | 30 | 40 | 50 | 70 | C | ||
| Hyderabad | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | S |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R127 | 1971 | Bombay | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C |
10 PAISE (1971-1982)
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Obverse
- Design: Ashoka Lion Capital within a circle of beads, surrounded by a wreath.
- Legend: भारत INDIA
- Key Variations: The primary differences lie in the spacing between the wreath and the rim on both the obverse and reverse sides of the coin, as well as the size of the numeral “10”.
- Type1:Narrow space between the wreath and the rim on both obverse and reverse. The numeral “10” is relatively larger, measuring around 9mm in height.
- Type2: Narrow space between the wreath and the rim on the obverse, but a wider space on the reverse. The numeral “10” is slightly smaller, measuring around 8mm in height.
- Type3: Wide space between the wreath and the rim on both obverse and reverse. The numeral “10” is also around 8mm in height.
Metal Composition: Aluminium – Magnesium.
Reverse
- Design: Denomination within a beaded circle, surrounded by a wreath.
- Year: The year “1976” is inscribed on the coin below denomination, indicating the year of its minting and mint mark below.
- Lettering:
पैसे 10 PAISE
1976
Edge: Plain.
Mints:
- Bombay / Mumbai.
- Calcutta / Kolkata.
- Hyderabad.
Shape: Scalloped with 12 notches.
Size: 26 mm.
Weight: 2.3g.
Coin Orientation: Medal Alignment.
Minted Technique: Milled.
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R128 | 1971 | Bombay | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 30 | C |
| Calcutta | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | S | ||
| Hyderabad | 15 | 30 | 50 | 70 | 100 | S |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R129 | 1972 | Bombay | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 30 | C |
| Calcutta | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 30 | C |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R130 | 1973 | Bombay | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 30 | C |
| Calcutta | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 30 | C | ||
| Hyderabad | 50 | 150 | 200 | 250 | 500 | R |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R131 | 1974 | Bombay | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 30 | C |
| Calcutta | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 30 | C | ||
| Hyderabad | 50 | 150 | 200 | 250 | 500 | R |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R132 | 1975 | Bombay | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 30 | C |
| Calcutta | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 30 | C |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R133 | 1976 | Calcutta | 50 | 100 | 120 | 150 | 200 | S |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R134 | 1977 | Bombay | 50 | 100 | 150 | 200 | 300 | S |
| Calcutta | 50 | 100 | 150 | 200 | 350 | S |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R135 | 1978 | Bombay | 15 | 30 | 50 | 70 | 100 | S |
| Calcutta | 15 | 30 | 50 | 70 | 100 | S | ||
| Hyderabad | 20 | 40 | 70 | 100 | 150 | S |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R136 | 1979 | Bombay | 5 | 15 | 20 | 30 | 50 | C |
| Hyderabad | 15 | 30 | 50 | 70 | 100 | S |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R137 | 1980 | Bombay | 5 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 50 | C |
| Calcutta | 5 | 15 | 20 | 30 | 60 | S | ||
| Hyderabad | 5 | 15 | 20 | 30 | 60 | S |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R138 | 1981 | Bombay | 5 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 50 | C |
| Calcutta | 5 | 15 | 20 | 30 | 60 | S |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R139 | 1982 | Bombay | 5 | 15 | 20 | 30 | 60 | S |
| Calcutta | 5 | 15 | 20 | 30 | 60 | S |
10 PAISE (1983-1993)
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Obverse
- Design: Ashoka Lion Capital, with Country name in Hindi & English inscribed on both sides. “Satyameva Jayate” inscribed below Ashoka Lion Capital
- Legend: भारत INDIA
- Lettering:
सत्यमेव जयते
Mints:
- Bombay / Mumbai.
- Calcutta / Kolkata.
- Hyderabad.
Shape: Scalloped with 8 notches.
Edge: Plain.
Coin Orientation: Medal Alignment.
Reverse
- Design: The value of this coin is shown at the center, “पैसे” appears just above it and “PAISE” below. A stylized floral design appears on either side.
- Year: The year “1983” is inscribed on the coin below denomination, indicating the year of its minting and mint mark below.
- Lettering:
पैसे
10
PAISE
1983
•
Size: 23 mm.
Weight: 1.75g.
Metal Composition: Aluminium – Magnesium.
Minted Technique: Milled.
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R140 | 1983 | Bombay | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 15 | C |
| Calcutta | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 15 | C | ||
| Hyderabad | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 15 | C |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R141 | 1984 | Bombay | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 15 | C |
| Calcutta | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 15 | C | ||
| Hyderabad | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 15 | C |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R142 | 1985 | Bombay | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 15 | C |
| Calcutta | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 15 | C | ||
| Hyderabad | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | S |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R143 | 1986 | Bombay | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 15 | C |
| Calcutta | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 15 | C | ||
| Hyderabad | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | S |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R144 | 1987 | Calcutta | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 15 | C |
| Hyderabad | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 15 | C |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R145 | 1988 | Bombay | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 15 | C |
| Calcutta | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 15 | C | ||
| Hyderabad | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 15 | C |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R146 | 1989 | Bombay | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 15 | C |
| Calcutta | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 15 | C | ||
| Hyderabad | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 15 | C |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R147 | 1990 | Bombay | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 15 | C |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R148 | 1991 | Bombay | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 15 | C |
| Calcutta | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | S | ||
| Hyderabad | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 15 | C |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R149 | 1993 | Calcutta | 30 | 50 | 70 | 100 | 140 | C |
10 PAISE (1988-1998)
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Obverse
- Design: Ashoka Lion Capital, with Country name in Hindi & English inscribed on both sides. “Satyameva Jayate” inscribed below Ashoka Lion Capital
- Legend: भारत INDIA
- Lettering:
सत्यमेव जयते
Mints:
- Bombay / Mumbai.
- Calcutta / Kolkata.
- Hyderabad.
- Noida.
- Ottawa.
Shape: Circular.
Edge: Plain.
Coin Orientation: Medal Alignment.
Reverse
- Design: The denomination above the date and the mintmark at below.
- Year: The year “1988” is inscribed on the coin below denomination, indicating the year of its minting and mint mark below.
- Lettering:
पैसे
10
PAISE
1988
Metal Composition: Ferritic Stainless Steel (Iron 80-82% & Chromium 18-20%.
Size: 16 mm.
Weight: 1.9g.
Minted Technique: Milled.
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R150 | 1988 | Bombay | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | S |
| Calcutta | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | S | ||
| Hyderabad | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | S | ||
| Noida | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 15 | C | ||
| Ottawa | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 15 | C |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R151 | 1989 | Bombay | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | S |
| Calcutta | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | S | ||
| Hyderabad | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 30 | C | ||
| Noida | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 20 | C |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R152 | 1990 | Bombay | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 15 | C |
| Calcutta | 20 | 50 | 100 | 150 | 300 | R | ||
| Hyderabad | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 30 | C | ||
| Noida | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 30 | C |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R153 | 1991 | Calcutta | 10 | 15 | 20 | 35 | 50 | S |
| Hyderabad | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 30 | C | ||
| Noida | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 30 | C |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R154 | 1992 | Noida | 15 | 25 | 40 | 50 | 70 | S |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R155 | 1993 | Hyderabad | 15 | 25 | 40 | 50 | 70 | S |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R156 | 1996 | Bombay | 20 | 30 | 50 | 70 | 150 | S |
| Calcutta | 15 | 30 | 45 | 60 | 100 | S | ||
| Noida | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 15 | C |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R157 | 1997 | Bombay | 50 | 150 | 200 | 250 | 500 | R |
| Calcutta | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 15 | C | ||
| Hyderabad | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R158 | 1998 | Bombay | 20 | 30 | 50 | 70 | 150 | S |
| Calcutta | 20 | 30 | 50 | 70 | 150 | S |