Republic India Coins – 50 Paise
50 NAYE PAISE (1960-1963)
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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.
Edge & Rim: Reeded Edge & Toothed Decorated Rim.
Shape: Circular.
Metal Composition: Nickel.
Coin Orientation: Medal Alignment.
Reverse
- Design: Denomination “रूपये का आधा भाग” (meaning “Rupye Ka Aadha Bhaag” – Half of a Rupee). Laurel wreath like design after mint mark at below.
- Year: The year “1959” is inscribed on the coin below denomination, indicating the year of its minting and mint mark below.
- Lettering:
रूपये का आधा भाग
50
नये पैसे
1959
♦
Size: 24 mm.
Weight: 5g.
Minted Technique: Milled.
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R222 | 1957 | Bombay | 10K | 25K | 35K | 45K | 70K | X |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R223 | 1959 | Bombay | 10 | 20K | 30K | 40K | 60K | X |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R224 | 1960 | Bombay | 15 | 30 | 35 | 50 | 100 | S |
| Calcutta | 15 | 30 | 35 | 50 | 100 | S |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R225 | 1961 | Bombay | 15 | 30 | 35 | 50 | 100 | S |
| Calcutta | 15 | 30 | 35 | 50 | 100 | S |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R226 | 1962 | Bombay | 15 | 30 | 35 | 50 | 100 | S |
| Calcutta | 15 | 30 | 35 | 50 | 100 | S |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R227 | 1963 | Bombay | 15 | 30 | 35 | 50 | 100 | S |
| Calcutta | 15 | 30 | 35 | 50 | 100 | S |
50 PAISE (1964-1971)
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Obverse
- Design: Ashoka Lion Capital, with Country name in Hindi & English inscribed on both sides.
- Type 1: Side lions with fewer fur rows and a simpler “D” in “INDIA”.
- Type 2: Side lions with more fur rows and a more elegant “D” in “INDIA”.
- Legend: भारत INDIA
Mints:
- Bombay / Mumbai.
- Calcutta / Kolkata.
Edge & Rim: Reeded Edge & Toothed Decorated Rim.
Metal Composition: Nickel.
Coin Orientation: Medal Alignment.
Reverse
- Design: Denomination “रूपये का आधा भाग” (meaning “Rupye Ka Aadha Bhaag” – Half of a Rupee). Laurel wreath like design after mint mark at below.
- Year: The year “1968” is inscribed on the coin below denomination, indicating the year of its minting and mint mark below.
- Lettering:
रूपये का आधा भाग
50
पचास पैसे
1968
♦
Size: 24 mm.
Weight: 5g.
Shape: Circular.
Minted Technique: Milled.
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R228 | 1964 | Bombay | 50 | 100 | 150 | 200 | 300 | S |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R229 | 1967 | Bombay | 25 | 50 | 70 | 100 | 200 | S |
| Calcutta | 25 | 50 | 70 | 100 | 200 | S |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R230 | 1968 | Bombay | 25 | 50 | 70 | 100 | 200 | S |
| Calcutta | 25 | 50 | 70 | 100 | 200 | S |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R231 | 1969 | Bombay | 15 | 30 | 50 | 70 | 120 | S |
| Calcutta | 15 | 30 | 50 | 70 | 120 | S |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R232 | 1970 | Bombay | 10 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 50 | C |
| Calcutta | 10 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 50 | C |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R233 | 1971 | Calcutta | 10 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 50 | C |
50 PAISE (1972-1983)
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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.
Edge & Rim: Security Edge & Toothed Decorative Rim.
Shape: Circular.
Metal Composition: Copper – Nickel.
Coin Orientation: Medal Alignment.
Size: 19 mm.
Weight: 2.5g.
Reverse
- Design: Denomination in Hindi and English language, with large size in Value is shown in Numerically below that Laurel wreath like design after mint mark.
- Year: The year “1972”, “1978” is inscribed on the coin below denomination, indicating the year of its minting and mint mark below.
- Lettering 1:
पैसे PAISE
50
1972
♦ - Lettering 2:
पैसे PAISE
50
1978
♦
Minted Technique: Milled.
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R234 | 1972 | Bombay | 10 | 20 | 30 | 35 | 50 | C |
| Calcutta | 10 | 20 | 30 | 50 | 70 | S |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R235 | 1973 | Bombay | 10 | 20 | 30 | 35 | 50 | C |
| Calcutta | 20 | 50 | 70 | 100 | 150 | S |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R236 | 1974 | Bombay | 10 | 20 | 30 | 35 | 50 | C |
| Calcutta | 10 | 20 | 30 | 35 | 50 | C |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R237 | 1975 | Bombay | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C |
| Calcutta | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C | ||
| Hyderabad | 50 | 150 | 200 | 250 | 500 | S |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R238 | 1976 | Bombay | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C |
| Calcutta | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C | ||
| Hyderabad | 50 | 150 | 200 | 250 | 500 | S |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R239 | 1977 | Bombay | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C |
| Calcutta | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C | ||
| Hyderabad | 50 | 150 | 200 | 250 | 500 | S |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R240 | 1978 | Bombay | 500 | 1000 | 2000 | 3500 | 8000 | R |
| Calcutta | 25 | 50 | 100 | 150 | 300 | S |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R241 | 1980 | Bombay | 25 | 50 | 100 | 150 | 300 | S |
| Calcutta | 25 | 50 | 100 | 150 | 300 | S |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R242 | 1981 | Calcutta | 100 | 300 | 450 | 500 | 1500 | R |
50 PAISE (1972-1983)
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Obverse
- Design: Ashoka Lion Capital, with Country name in Hindi & English inscribed on both sides and this is surrounded by Floral wreath. “Satyameva Jayate” inscribed below Ashoka Lion Capital.
- Legend: भारत INDIA
- Lettering:
भारत INDIA
सत्यमेव जयते
Mints:
- Bombay / Mumbai.
- Calcutta / Kolkata.
- Hyderabad.
- Noida.
- Taegu / Daegu – South Korea.
Shape: Circular.
Coin Orientation: Medal Alignment.
Reverse
- Design: Denomination in Hindi and English language at the sides, with large size in Value is shown in Numerically below that Laurel wreath like design after mint mark.
- Year: The year “1986” is inscribed on the coin below denomination, indicating the year of its minting and mint mark below.
- Lettering:
पैसे 50 PAISE
1986
♦
Minted Technique: Milled.
Edge & Rim: Reeded Edge & Toothed Decorative Rim.
Size: 24 mm.
Weight: 5g.
Metal Composition: Copper – Nickel.
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R243 | 1984 | Bombay | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 30 | C |
| Calcutta | 25 | 50 | 100 | 150 | 300 | S | ||
| Hyderabad | 25 | 50 | 100 | 150 | 300 | S |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R244 | 1985 | Bombay | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 30 | C |
| Calcutta | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 30 | S | ||
| Hyderabad | 10 | 25 | 50 | 70 | 150 | S | ||
| Taegu Korea | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 30 | C |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R245 | 1986 | Bombay | 2500 | 3500 | 4500 | 5500 | 15K | R |
| Calcutta | 5 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 50 | S |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R246 | 1987 | Bombay | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 30 | C |
| Calcutta | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 30 | C | ||
| Hyderabad | 20 | 50 | 70 | 100 | 150 | S |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R247 | 1988 | Bombay | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 30 | C |
| Calcutta | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 30 | C | ||
| Hyderabad | 5 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 50 | S | ||
| Noida | 2000 | 3500 | 4000 | 5000 | 15K | R |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R248 | 1989 | Bombay | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 30 | C |
| Calcutta | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 30 | C | ||
| Hyderabad | 500 | 1500 | 2000 | 2500 | 4000 | R |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R249 | 1990 | Bombay | 30 | 50 | 70 | 100 | 250 | S |
50 PAISE (1988-2007)
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Obverse
- Design: Ashoka Lion Capital, with Country name & Denomination in Hindi & English inscribed on both sides of Numerical denomination. Legend “सत्यमेव जयते” (Satyameva Jayate) inscribed below Ashoka Lion Capital.
- Legend: भारत INDIA
- Lettering:
भारत INDIA
सत्यमेव जयते
पैसे 50 PAISE
Mints:
- Bombay / Mumbai.
- Calcutta / Kolkata.
- Hyderabad.
- Noida.
- Ottawa.
Edge & Rim: Plain Edge & Rim.
Reverse
- Design: India Map in background with Parliament House at the center of the coin. Country name in Hindi and English above Map at right top side. Date and Mint mark below the Map.
- Year: The year “1993”, “1988” is inscribed above Indian Rhinoceros, indicating the year of its minting and mint mark below.
- Lettering:
भारत INDIA
1988, 1993
c ★
Metal Composition: Ferritic Stainless Steel.
Size: 22 mm.
Weight: 3.79g.
Shape: Circular.
Coin Orientation: Medal Alignment.
Minted Technique: Milled.
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R250 | 1988 | Bombay | 15 | 35 | 40 | 50 | 70 | S |
| Calcutta | 25 | 50 | 100 | 150 | 500 | S | ||
| Hyderabad | 15 | 35 | 40 | 50 | 70 | S | ||
| Noida | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C | ||
| Ottawa | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R251 | 1989 | Bombay | 15 | 35 | 40 | 50 | 70 | S |
| Calcutta | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C | ||
| Hyderabad | 15 | 35 | 40 | 50 | 70 | S | ||
| Noida | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R252 | 1990 | Bombay | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C |
| Calcutta | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C | ||
| Hyderabad | 15 | 35 | 40 | 50 | 70 | S | ||
| Noida | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R253 | 1991 | Bombay | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C |
| Calcutta | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C | ||
| Hyderabad | 15 | 35 | 40 | 50 | 70 | S | ||
| Noida | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R254 | 1992 | Bombay | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C |
| Calcutta | 25 | 50 | 70 | 100 | 150 | S | ||
| Hyderabad | 25 | 50 | 70 | 100 | 150 | S | ||
| Noida | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R255 | 1993 | Bombay | 350 | 500 | 800 | 1200 | 2000 | R |
| Calcutta | 25 | 50 | 100 | 150 | 300 | S | ||
| Hyderabad | 350 | 500 | 800 | 1200 | 2000 | R | ||
| Noida | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R256 | 1994 | Bombay | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C |
| Calcutta | 25 | 50 | 70 | 100 | 150 | S | ||
| Hyderabad | 15 | 30 | 50 | 70 | 100 | S | ||
| Noida | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R257 | 1995 | Bombay | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C |
| Calcutta | 10 | 20 | 30 | 50 | 70 | C | ||
| Hyderabad | 15 | 30 | 50 | 70 | 100 | S | ||
| Noida | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R258 | 1996 | Bombay | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C |
| Calcutta | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C | ||
| Hyderabad | 15 | 30 | 50 | 70 | 100 | S | ||
| Noida | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R259 | 1997 | Bombay | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C |
| Calcutta | 100 | 150 | 200 | 250 | 500 | S | ||
| Hyderabad | 100 | 150 | 200 | 250 | 500 | S | ||
| Noida | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R260 | 1998 | Bombay | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C |
| Calcutta | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C | ||
| Hyderabad | 10 | 20 | 25 | 50 | 70 | S | ||
| Noida | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R261 | 1999 | Bombay | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C |
| Calcutta | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C | ||
| Hyderabad | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C | ||
| Noida | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R262 | 2000 | Bombay | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C |
| Calcutta | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C | ||
| Hyderabad | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C | ||
| Noida | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R263 | 2001 | Bombay | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C |
| Calcutta | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C | ||
| Hyderabad | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C | ||
| Noida | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R264 | 2002 | Bombay | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C |
| Calcutta | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C | ||
| Hyderabad | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C | ||
| Noida | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | C |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R265 | 2003 | Bombay | 10 | 25 | 35 | 50 | 70 | S |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R266 | 2007 | Calcutta | 10 | 25 | 35 | 50 | 70 | S |
| Noida | 10 | 25 | 35 | 50 | 70 | S |
50 PAISE (2008-2010)
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Obverse
- Design: Coins observe side is divided into three portion by two horizontal lines. First portion have Country name “भारत” and “INDIA”. Second portion has Ashoka Lion Capital, with Legend “सत्यमेव जयते” (Satyameva Jayate) inscribed below Ashoka Lion Capital. Third portion having year and mint mark.
- Lettering:
भारत INDIA
सत्यमेव जयते
2008
★
Mints:
- Calcutta / Kolkata.
- Hyderabad.
- Noida.
Reverse
- Design: Denomination “50” in numericals and Paise inscribed in Hindi and English language. A clenched fist to the right of above information.
- Lettering:
50
पैसे
PAISE
Edge & Rim: Plain Edge & Rim.
Size: 22 mm.
Weight: 3.8g.
Coin Orientation: Medal Alignment.
Shape: Circular.
Metal Composition: Ferritic Stainless Steel.
Minted Technique: Milled.
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R267 | 2008 | Calcutta | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 15 | C |
| Hyderabad | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 50 | S | ||
| Noida | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 15 | C |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R268 | 2009 | Bombay | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 15 | C |
| Calcutta | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 15 | C |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R269 | 2010 | Calcutta | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 15 | C |
50 PAISE (2011-2013)
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Obverse
- Design: Ashoka Lion Capital, with Country name in Hindi & English inscribed on both sides. Legend “सत्यमेव जयते” (Satyameva Jayate) inscribed below Ashoka Lion Capital.
- Lettering:
भारत INDIA
सत्यमेव जयते
Mints:
- Calcutta / Kolkata.
- Bombay / Mumbai.
- Hyderabad.
Metal Composition: Ferritic Stainless Steel.
Coin Orientation: Medal Alignment.
Reverse
- Design: Denomination first written in Hindi, below that “50” and then value in English Language. Date below Denomination then mint under that. Both sides of Denomination is has Lotus flower vine.
- Lettering:
पैसे
50
PAISE
2011
Edge & Rim: Plain Edge & Rim.
Size: 19 mm.
Weight: 2.9g.
Shape: Circular.
Minted Technique: Milled.
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R270 | 2011 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R271 | 2013 | Calcutta | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 15 | C |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R272 | 2015 | Calcutta | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 15 | C |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R273 | 2016 | Calcutta | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 15 | C |