IndiaIndia 5 paise, 1972
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Information:
| Number | KM# 18.4 |
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| Country | India |
| Period | Republic of India (1957 - 2024) |
| Currency | Indian rupee |
| Coin type | Circulation coins |
| Denomination | 5 paise |
| Currency rate | 0.05 INR = 0.01 USD |
| Year | 1972 |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Edge type | Smooth |
| Shape | Rhombus |
| Alignment | Medal (0°) |
| Weight (g) | 1.6 |
| Diameter (mm) | 22.04 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.67 |
Obverse:
| Coat of arms Sculpture Description: INDIA |
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Reverse:
| 5 PAISE |
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Varieties:
| Mark | Description | Value, USD |
|---|---|---|
| W/o mintmark - Calcutta | $ 0.87 | |
| * | Mintmark "*" - Hyderabad | $ 1.06 |
| ♦ | Mintmark "♦" - Bombay | $ 0.31 |
| B | Mintmark "B" - Bombay | - |
Mintage:
| Mint | Mark | Mintage | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unc | BU | Proof | ||
| India, Calcutta | + | - | - | |
| India, Hyderabad | * | 512.430.000 | - | - |
| India, Bombay | ♦ | + | - | - |
| India, Bombay | B | - | - | 7.895 |
