Description
Product Description:
Product Name:
25 Paise Coin – 1968 – Kolkata Mint
Overview:
This vintage 25 Paise coin from 1968, minted at the Kolkata Mint, is a collectible piece from India's early decimal coinage era. Known for its distinctive design and pure nickel composition, this coin represents the robust currency circulation of the late 1960s.
Details:
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Denomination: 25 Paise
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Year: 1968
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Mint: Kolkata Mint (no mint mark)
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Metal: Nickel
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Weight: ~2.5 g
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Diameter: ~19 mm
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Shape: Circular
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Obverse: Ashoka Lion Capital with "भारत INDIA" and "सत्यमेव जयते"
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Reverse: Bold "25 PAISE" and year 1968
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Condition: Excellent | Collector’s Grade
Highlights:
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🏛️ Rare mid-century decimal coin
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🏭 Kolkata Mint production
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🧲 Made of nickel – no longer used in current coinage
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📅 Historical significance from pre-1970s India
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📦 Great for numismatics, personal collection, or gifting
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25 paise coin 1968 Kolkata mint, nickel 25 paise coin India, vintage Indian coins for sale, rare 25 paise old coin