Indian 1-paisa coin
India | |
| Value | 1 (1⁄100₹) |
|---|---|
| Mass | 1.48 g (0.048 troy oz) |
| Diameter | 16 mm (0.063 in) |
| Thickness | 1.01 mm (0.04 in) |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Composition | Nickel-brass (1964) Aluminium (1965–1971) |
| Years of minting | 1957–1981 |
| Mintage | 2,235,853,025 |
| Mint marks | Mumbai = ⧫ Mumbai Proof issues = B Hyderabad = * Noida = ° Kolkata = No mint-mark |
| Circulation | Demonetized |
| Catalog number | KM#9 & KM#10 |
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The Indian One Paisa coin (Hindi: पैसा) is a former denomination of the Indian Rupee. The 1 coin equals 1⁄100 (one-hundredth) of the Indian Rupee. The symbol for paisa is (). In 1955, India adopted metric system for coinage and amended the "Indian Coinage Act". Subsequently, one paisa coins were introduced on 1 April 1957. From 1957 to 1964, one paisa coin was called "Naya Paisa" (Hindi: नया पैसा) (English: New Paisa) and on 1 June 1964, the term "Naya" was dropped and the denomination was simply called "One paisa". One paisa coin has been demonetized and is no longer legal tender.