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Indian 25-paisa coin

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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

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).

Introduction and Demonetization

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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

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References

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