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Indian Coins
India was one of the earliest issuers of coins (circa 6th century BC). The first "rupee" is believed to have been introduced by Sher Shah Suri (1486-1545), based on a ratio of 40 copper pieces per rupee.
During British rule, and the first decade of independence, it was subdivided into 16 annas. Each anna was subdivided into 4 paise or 12 pies. Until 1815, the Madras Presidency also issued a currency based on the fanam, with 12 fanams equal to the rupee. In 1918 and 1919, cupro-nickel 2, 4 and 8 annas were introduced, although the 4 and 8 annas coins were only issued until 1921 and did not replace their silver equivalents.
Specifications
Denomination | Diameter | Weight | Alloy | Actual Silver Content|
Fifty Rupees | 43 | 34.7 | 0.5000 Silver | 0.5578 |
Ten Rupees | 32 | Copper- Nickel | ||
One Rupee | 28 | 8 | Copper- Nickel | |
Fifty Paise | 23 | Copper- Nickel | ||
Twenty Five Paise | 18 | Copper- Nickel | ||
Ten Paise | 21 | Aluminium | ||
Five Paise | 22 | Aluminium | ||
Three Paise | 22 | Aluminium | ||
Two Paise | 19 | Aluminium | ||
One Paise | 12 | Aluminium |
Notes
Denomination = Face Value of Coin
Diameter = Approximate diameter in millimetres
Weight = Approximate weight in grams
Thickness= Approximate thickness in millimetres
Year | Description | Availability | Mintage | Price £ | Price $ |
1976 | Proof Set | Yes | 3,209 | £35 | $58 |
Postage & Packing:
UK: At buyer's Risk £3.50 or
Fully Insured £9 (Usually by Royal Mail Special Delivery)
USA: Airmail at buyer's risk $10 or
Fully Insured $20
For further details, please see our Postage & Packing page.
Coins Wanted
We make an active market in almost all world coins, silver or otherwise, including Indian coins. If you have any of these coins to sell, please contact us, or post them to us for appraisal and offer.
If you want to find the value of a coin you own, please take a look at our page I've Found An Old Coin, What's It Worth?
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