Collection of old Indian coins, primarily 10 paise and one 50 paise coin.
10 Paise Coins:
These coins were a former denomination of the Indian rupee, with 10 paise equaling 1/10 of a rupee. The image shows various years of issue, including 1957, 1960, 1963, 1965, and 1966. These coins were eventually demonetized on June 30, 2011.
50 Paise Coin:
The image also features a 50 paise coin from 1974. This coin was also part of the decimalized Rupee currency system in India.
Historical Significance:
These coins represent a period in India's numismatic history following the decimalization of the rupee in 1957. Changes in metal composition occurred over time, for example, the 1965 ten-paise coin was made of aluminum due to soaring silver prices.