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25 Paise, Copper-nickel Coin

Republic India Coins1972-1990

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Obverse of Republic India 25 Paise (1972-1990, Copper-nickel)

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Physical specifications

NM-001633

Metal: Copper-nickel
Weight: 2.5 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Shape: Circular
Edge Type: Plain / unlisted
Reference Catalog No.: NM-001633

Denomination	25 Paise
Ruler / Issuer	Government of India
Mint	Government of India Mints (Mumbai / Kolkata / Hyderabad / Noida)
Rarity	Common
Estimated Price Range	₹20 – ₹150
Era	Republic India Coins

Historical orientation

This coin in its time

Dates are contextual and approximate; the highlighted entry is the catalogue issue period.

India context1950

Republic of India

The new republic adopted national emblems and a distinctly Indian coinage identity.

India context1957

Decimalisation

One rupee became 100 naye paise, simplifying the inherited monetary structure.

This specimen1972-1990

This coin’s issue period

Government of India is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.

World context20th–21st century

Modern commemorative coinage

Circulating and collector issues mark national figures, institutions, and milestones.

Overview & History

This 25 Paise coin in copper-nickel, dated 1972-1990 forms part of the Republic India Coins coinage tradition. It was issued under Government of India and is attributed to the Government of India Mints (Mumbai / Kolkata / Hyderabad / Noida) mint. Its recorded design notes describe Obverse of Republic India 25 Paise (1972-1990, Copper-nickel) The reverse is described as Reverse of Republic India 25 Paise (1972-1990, Copper-nickel). The entry is retained in the Gullaq catalogue to support identification, comparison, and specialist research.