Indian 25-paisa coin
India | |
| Value | 25 (₹ 1⁄4) Paise |
|---|---|
| Mass | 2.83 g |
| Diameter | 19.05 mm (0.75 in) |
| Thickness | 1.55 mm (0.06102362 in) |
| Edge | smooth |
| Composition | Nickel (1957-1972) cupronickel (1972-1990) Stainless Steel (1988-2002) |
| Years of minting | 1957–2002 |
| Mint marks | Mumbai = ⧫ Mumbai Proof issues = B Hyderabad = * Noida = ° Kolkata = No mint-mark |
| Circulation | Demonetized |
| Catalog number | KM#398, KM#374 and KM#70 to KM#55 |
| Obverse | |
| Design | State 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 1⁄4 of a rupee (1 rupee = 100 paise).