Indian 5-paisa coin
India | |
| Value | 5 (1⁄20₹) |
|---|---|
| Mass | 1.03 g (15.9 gr) |
| Diameter | 22 mm (0.87 in) |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm (0.06 in) |
| Composition | Cupronickel Aluminium & Aluminium-magnesium |
| Years of minting | 1964–1994 |
| Mintage | 4,924,011,110. |
| Mint marks | ⧫ = Mumbai B = Mumbai proof issue * = Hyderabad No mark = Kolkata |
| Circulation | Demonetized |
| Catalog number | KM 17, KM 18.1 to 18.6 KM 19, 20, 21, 22 & 23 |
| Obverse | |
| Design | State Emblem of India with country name. |
| Reverse | |
| Design | Face value and year. |
The Indian five paise (Hindi: पाँच पैसे) (singular: Paisa), is former denomination of the Indian Rupee. The 5 coin equals 1⁄20 of the Indian Rupee. The symbol for paisa is ().