10 Paisa Aluminum Issue 1980s Republic India Government Mint  100 Coins Definitive Unique and Rare 

The 10 Paisa Aluminum coin of the 1980s was part of India's small-denomination coinage, widely circulated for everyday transactions. Below are the key details of the coin minted during this period:

Key Features:

Material:

• Aluminum.

Weight:

• Approximately 1.5 grams.

Diameter:

• 23 mm (approx.).

Shape:

• Round.

Obverse (Front):

• Features the Lion Capital of Ashoka (India’s national emblem).
• Inscription in Hindi: "भारत" (Bharat) and in English: "INDIA".
• The year of minting is displayed below the emblem.

Reverse (Back):

• Denomination "10 पैसे" (10 Paise) prominently displayed in Hindi and English.
• Decorative or plain border, depending on the exact design of the year.
• Sometimes includes floral or geometric motifs around the denomination.