Indian 10-paisa coin

ten paise
	India
Value	10 (1⁄10 ₹) Paise
Thickness	(1957-1971) 0.0669291; (1971-1982) 0.07559055; (1983-1993) 0.07637795; (1988-1998) 0.05944882; in)
Edge	smooth
Shape	scalloped(1957-1993); round(1988-1998)
Composition	cupronickel(1957-1967); nickel-brass(1968-1971); aluminum(1971-1993); stainless-steel(1988-1998);
Years of minting	1957–1998
Mint marks	Mumbai = ♦; Mumbai Proof issues = B; Hyderabad = *; Noida = °; Kolkata = No mint-mark
Circulation	In-circulation
Obverse
Design	State Emblem of India with country name.
Reverse
Design	Face value and year

The Indian 10 coin is a former denomination of the Indian rupee. The 10 Paise coin equals ¹⁄₁₀ of a rupee. The last issue, minted in stainless steel, was first introduced into circulation in 1988.[1]

Various 10 paisa coins.

References

"Contemporary Coins". RBI.

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[1] "Contemporary Coins". RBI.