1 Paisa
1 Paisa
India · 1966
A lightweight, small, square-shaped coin with rounded corners. The obverse features the Lion Capital of Ashoka and the reverse shows the numeral '1' with 'PAISA' in English and Hindi, and the year 1966.
- Country
- India
- Year
- 1966
- Denomination
- 1 Paisa
- Metal
- Aluminium
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Overview
A lightweight, small, square-shaped coin with rounded corners. The obverse features the Lion Capital of Ashoka and the reverse shows the numeral '1' with 'PAISA' in English and Hindi, and the year 1966.
Historical significance
This coin belongs to the decimalized series of Indian coinage. In the late 1960s, India transitioned from bronze/nickel-brass to aluminum for lower denominations like the 1 paisa due to rising metal costs and the need for lightweight, durable currency.
Estimated value
$0.10 - $1.00 USD (Commonly found in circulated condition; value is largely sentimental/historical unless in pristine uncirculated condition).
Care & preservation
Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid cleaning with harsh chemicals or abrasives, as aluminium is a soft metal and can easily scratch or corrode. Use a PVC-free coin holder for long-term preservation.
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