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20 Paise Coin – 1970 Kolkata Mint (Lotus Series)


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बीस पैसे 1970

1970 India 20 PAISE Coin KOLKATA Mint - Obverse and Reverse High Resolution
1970 India 20 PAISE Coin KOLKATA Mint - Obverse and Reverse High Resolution - Photo 1
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Obverse Ashoka Lion Capital, on Left भारत , Right INDIA.
Reverse Lotus in the center, Top 20, Bottom 1970, Left पैसे, Right PAISE.
Weight: 4.50 gms
Diameter: 22.00 mm
Thickness: 1.75 mm
Shape: Circular
Edge: Reeded
Demonetized: Yes / 30 June 2011
Year / Date of issue: 1970 - issue on 01 January 1970
Category: Definitive
Type: Circulation
Issuer:
Republic India
Series:
Lotus
Issue value:
20 PAISE / बीस पैसे
Mint & Mint mark:
KOLKATA / No Mint Mark - Calcutta / Kolkata
Metal & Metal Composition:
Aluminium-Bronze | 92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel

Mintage and Market Value

ID Mintage Circulation UNC to GEM UNC Frq Report
ID160C - ₹10–₹15 ₹50–₹65 Scarce Report
ID: ID160C Report
  • Mintage -
  • Circulation ₹10–₹15
  • UNC to GEM UNC ₹50–₹65
  • Frequency Scarce

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Frequently Asked Questions about 20 Paise Coin – 1970 Kolkata Mint (Lotus Series)

The estimated collector value of a 1970 20 PAISE coin from KOLKATA Mint ranges from approximately ₹10 to ₹15 in circulated condition, and ₹50 to ₹65 in Uncirculated (UNC) or GEM UNC condition, depending on strike quality and surface preservation.

This coin is minted in Aluminium-Bronze with an official weight of 4.50 grams and a diameter of 22.00 mm. Its shape is Circular with a Reeded edge.

Coins struck at the Kolkata (Calcutta) mint generally feature no mint mark underneath the year 1970.
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