The25
coin, popularly calledChawanniis a former denomination of theIndian rupee.The 25 paisa coin was worth1⁄4of arupee(1 rupee = 100 paise).
India | |
| 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 Indiawith country name. |
| Reverse | |
Introduction and Demonetization
editThe 25 Paisa coin was introduced in 1957. Prior to this, the 25 paise coin was known as the "1⁄4rupee ", which was equivalent to 4annas(1 rupee = 16 annas). On June 30, 2011, the 25 paisa and all lower denomination coins were officiallydemonetised.
Features
edit- Ferritic Stainless Steelwas 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 inCopper-Nickel.
References
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