Indian Coins

Obverse of 1976 One Rupee

Countries

Reverse of 1976 One Rupee

Reverse of 1976 Fifty Paise

Reverse of 1976 Twenty Five Paise

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	AlloyActual 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

Prices and Availability

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
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