Rare 50 Paise 1988 Republic of India Calcutta Mint Coinage India Coin # A340

Rare fifty paise coin of Republic India dated 1988, a regular definitive issue of the decimal series. The face carries the large numeral “50” with the denomination in Hindi and English within an ornamental scrolled border, while the other side shows the Lion Capital of Ashoka with “सत्यमेव जयते” beneath and the country name in both scripts.

• Denomination: 50 Paise
• Year of issue: 1988
• Mint: Calcutta (Kolkata) – no mint mark below the date
• Metal: copper-nickel
• Diameter: approximately 25.0 mm, round flan with plain edge
• Condition: Fine, evenly circulated with toning and light surface marks, legends and date clear

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Step back in time to the late 1980s with this fascinating numismatic piece from the Republic of India. Issued as a standard definitive decimal coin, this 50 Paise denomination represents a tangible slice of everyday life during a dynamic era of Indian history. Struck in durable copper-nickel with a classic round flan and plain edge, it features the iconic Lion Capital of Ashoka on one side and a prominent “50” framed by an intricate ornamental scroll on the reverse.

Numismatists will particularly appreciate its origin from the historic Calcutta Mint, identifiable by the absence of a mint mark beneath the 1988 year of issue. This specific piece exhibits the honest character of an evenly circulated coin, carrying natural vintage toning and light surface marks that whisper tales of its journey through commerce. For collectors building a date-wise Republic India set or focusing on Calcutta Mint varieties, this piece offers an authentic, affordable gateway to expanding your collection with a genuine piece of India’s monetary heritage.