10 Paise Coin – 1966 Kolkata Mint


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दस पैसे 1966

1966 India 10 PAISE Coin KOLKATA Mint - Obverse and Reverse High Resolution
1966 India 10 PAISE Coin KOLKATA Mint - Obverse and Reverse High Resolution - Photo 1 1966 India 10 PAISE Coin KOLKATA 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, 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:
KOLKATA / No Mint Mark - Calcutta / Kolkata
Metal & Metal Composition:
Copper-Nickel | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Mintage and Market Value

ID Mintage Circulation UNC to GEM UNC Frq Report
ID121C - ₹10–₹20 ₹70–₹85 Common Report
ID: ID121C Report
  • Mintage -
  • Circulation ₹10–₹20
  • UNC to GEM UNC ₹70–₹85
  • Frequency Common


Frequently Asked Questions about 10 Paise Coin – 1966 Kolkata Mint

The estimated collector value of a 1966 10 PAISE coin from KOLKATA Mint ranges from approximately ₹10 to ₹20 in circulated condition, and ₹70 to ₹85 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.

Coins struck at the Kolkata (Calcutta) mint generally feature no mint mark underneath the year 1966.