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| Mintage = | | Mintage = | ||
| Mint marks = [[India Government Mint, Mumbai|Mumbai]] = ⧫<br/>Mumbai Proof issues = B<br/>[[India Government Mint, Hyderabad|Hyderabad]] = *<br/>[[India Government Mint, Noida|Noida]] = °<br/>[[India Government Mint, Kolkata|Kolkata]] = No mint-mark | | Mint marks = [[India Government Mint, Mumbai|Mumbai]] = ⧫<br/>Mumbai Proof issues = B<br/>[[India Government Mint, Hyderabad|Hyderabad]] = *<br/>[[India Government Mint, Noida|Noida]] = °<br/>[[India Government Mint, Kolkata|Kolkata]] = No mint-mark | ||
| Circulation = | | Circulation = Demonetized | ||
| Catalog Number = KM#398, KM#374 and KM#70 to KM#55 | | Catalog Number = KM#398, KM#374 and KM#70 to KM#55 | ||
| Obverse = | | Obverse = | ||
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==Introduction and Demonetization== | ==Introduction and Demonetization== | ||
The 25 Paisa coin was introduced in 1957. Prior to this, the 25 paise coin was known as the "{{frac|4}} rupee", which was equivalent to 4 annas (1 rupee = 16 annas). On June 30, 2011, the 25 paisa and all lower denomination coins were officially [[Legal tender#Demonetization|demonetized]]. | The 25 Paisa coin was introduced in 1957. Prior to this, the 25 paise coin was known as the "{{frac|4}} rupee", which was equivalent to 4 [[Indian anna|annas]] (1 rupee = 16 annas). On June 30, 2011, the 25 paisa and all lower denomination coins were officially [[Legal tender#Demonetization|demonetized]]. | ||
==Features== | ==Features== | ||
Latest revision as of 16:29, 20 January 2022
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| Value | 25 (1⁄4 ₹) Paise |
|---|---|
| Mass | 2.83 g |
| Diameter | 19.05 mm (0.75 in) |
| Thickness | 1.55 mm (0.06102362 in) |
| Edge | smooth |
| Composition | Nickel (1957-1972) cupronickel (1972-1990) Stainless Steel (1988-2002) |
| Years of minting | 1957–2002 |
| Mint marks | Mumbai = ⧫ Mumbai Proof issues = B Hyderabad = * Noida = ° Kolkata = No mint-mark |
| Circulation | Demonetized |
| Catalog number | KM#398, KM#374 and KM#70 to KM#55 |
| Obverse | |
| Design | State Emblem of India with country name. |
| Reverse | |
The Indian 25 coin, popularly called Chawanni is a former denomination of the Indian rupee. The 25 paisa coin is worth 1⁄4 of a rupee (1 rupee = 100 paise).
Introduction and Demonetization[edit | edit source]
The 25 Paisa coin was introduced in 1957. Prior to this, the 25 paise coin was known as the "1⁄4 rupee", which was equivalent to 4 annas (1 rupee = 16 annas). On June 30, 2011, the 25 paisa and all lower denomination coins were officially demonetized.
Features[edit | edit source]
- Ferritic Stainless Steel was used to mint the 25 paisa coin.[1]
- The diameter of the coin is 19 mm.
- Weight of the coin is 2.83 g.
- In 1964-1983 the 25 paisa coin was minted in Copper-Nickel.
References[edit | edit source]
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