Rare 10 Paise 1979 International Year of the Child Happy Child Nation’s Pride Bombay Mint Republic India Coin # A078

Rare 10 Paise coin of 1979 struck by the Republic of India for the International Year of the Child, carrying the well known legend “Happy Child – Nation’s Pride” around a child motif within a wreath. The obverse shows the Lion Capital of Ashoka with “भारत” and “INDIA” and the value 10 Paise below.

• Denomination: 10 Paise, Republic India decimal coinage
• Year: 1979, dated on the commemorative side
• Metal: aluminium, light weight scalloped flan with 12 scallops
• Diameter: about 27 mm as measured from the scan
• Theme: International Year of the Child, “Happy Child – Nation’s Pride”
• Condition: Fine, circulated with even wear, surface scratches and toning typical of aluminium issues
• Mint: Bombay Mint

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