10 Paise Coin – 1966 Hyderabad Mint


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दस पैसे 1966

1966 India 10 PAISE Coin HYDERABAD Mint - Obverse and Reverse High Resolution
1966 India 10 PAISE Coin HYDERABAD Mint - Obverse and Reverse High Resolution - Photo 1 1966 India 10 PAISE Coin HYDERABAD Mint - Obverse and Reverse High Resolution - Photo 2
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Obverse Ashoka Lion Capital, on Left भारत , Right INDIA.
Reverse 10 दस पैसे in the center, Bottom 1966 Mint Mark, Top रुपये का दसवाँ भाग.
Weight: 4.90 gms
Diameter: 23.00 mm
Thickness: 1.70 mm
Shape: 8 Scalloped
Edge: Plain
Demonetized: Yes
Year / Date of issue: 1966 - issue on 01 January 1966
Category: Definitive
Type: Circulation
Issuer:
Republic India
Issue value:
10 PAISE / दस पैसे - रुपये का दसवाँ भाग
Mint & Mint mark:
HYDERABAD / - Hyderabad - Dot in Diamond
Metal & Metal Composition:
Copper-Nickel | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Mintage and Market Value

ID Mintage Circulation UNC to GEM UNC Frq Report
ID121H - ₹25–₹50 ₹150–₹200 Scarce Report
ID: ID121H Report
  • Mintage -
  • Circulation ₹25–₹50
  • UNC to GEM UNC ₹150–₹200
  • Frequency Scarce

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Frequently Asked Questions about 10 Paise Coin – 1966 Hyderabad Mint

The estimated collector value of a 1966 10 PAISE coin from HYDERABAD Mint ranges from approximately ₹25 to ₹50 in circulated condition, and ₹150 to ₹200 in Uncirculated (UNC) or GEM UNC condition, depending on strike quality and surface preservation.

This coin is minted in Copper-Nickel with an official weight of 4.90 grams and a diameter of 23.00 mm. Its shape is 8 Scalloped with a Plain edge.

The mint mark for HYDERABAD Mint is typically struck directly below the year (1966) on the reverse or obverse. Look closely under magnification for the HYDERABAD mint symbol.