India – 5 Paise (1972)

KM# 18 | Aluminium | Square with Rounded Corners | Demonetized

This listing is for one genuine 5 Paise coin issued by India in 1972 during the Republic period.

A lightweight aluminium coin known for its distinctive square shape with rounded corners.

Coin Details

Country: India

Denomination: 5 Paise

Year: 1972

Period: Republic (1950–present)

Composition: Aluminium (96–96.5% Al, 3.5–4% Mg)

Weight: 1.5 g

Size: 22 mm

Thickness: 2.35 mm

Shape: Square with rounded corners

Orientation: Medal alignment (↑↑)

Catalogue: KM# 18

Status: Demonetized

Obverse

Features the Ashoka Lion Capital (National Emblem of India).

Note: This year is known to exist with two obverse types:

Reverse

Large denomination 5 PAISE with the date below.