Indian 25-paisa coin

Summary

The 25 coin, popularly called Chawanni is a former denomination of the Indian rupee. The 25 paisa coin was worth 14 of a rupee (1 rupee = 100 paise).

Twenty-five paise
India
Value25 ( 14) Paise
Mass2.83 g
Diameter19.05 mm (0.75 in)
Thickness1.55 mm (0.06102362 in)
Edgesmooth
CompositionNickel (1957-1972)
cupronickel (1972-1990)
Stainless Steel (1988-2002)
Years of minting1957 (1957)–2002
Mint marksMumbai = ⧫
Mumbai Proof issues = B
Hyderabad = *
Noida = °
Kolkata = No mint-mark
CirculationDemonetized
Catalog numberKM#398, KM#374 and KM#70 to KM#55
Obverse
DesignState Emblem of India with country name.
Reverse

Introduction and Demonetization edit

The 25 Paisa coin was introduced in 1957. Prior to this, the 25 paise coin was known as the "14 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 edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Reserve Bank of India - Coins".