Indian 25-paisa coin
Former denomination of the Indian rupee
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The 25
coin, popularly called Chawanni is a former denomination of the Indian rupee. The 25 paisa coin was worth 1⁄4 of a rupee (1 rupee = 100 paise).
Value25
(₹ 1⁄4) Paise
(₹ 1⁄4) PaiseMass2.83 g
Diameter19.05 mm (0.75 in)
Thickness1.55 mm (0.06102362 in)
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 | |
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| Design | State Emblem of India with country name and the word 'paise' in English and Hindi. |
| Reverse | |
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| Design | A rhino with year and mint. |
Introduction and Demonetization
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 demonetised.
Features
- 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.
