India 1974(b) 25 paise

from the Stonecat Collection

This type, struck at Bombay, Hyderabad, Ottawa and Calcutta 1972-88, is common in all grades. The Bombay product has a diamond below the wreath except for the proofs, which have a "B". This coin was demonetized in 2011 but had become worthless long before. In 1982, US$1 = 9.3 rupees; today (December 2024), one dollar = 85 rupees.

Recorded mintage: unknown but common.

Specification: 2.42 g, nickel, 19 mm diameter, reeded edge.

Catalog reference: KM 49.1.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

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• 1972-B 25 paise
• 1973-♦ 50 paise F.A.O.
• 1973-♦ 10 rupees F.A.O.
• 1974 rupee
• 1974-♦ 10 rupees, F.A.O.
• 1974-♦ 50 rupees, F.A.O.
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