1987 - 5 PAISE - KOLKATA MINT - ERROR COIN

A collectible 1987 Indian 5 Paise coin minted during the decimal currency era. The obverse side displays the national emblem of India, the Ashoka Lion Capital, accompanied by the national motto "Satyamev Jayate" inscribed in Devanagari script. The reverse side boldly states the denomination "5" flanked by "पैसे" and "PAISE", with the mintage year 1987 positioned at the bottom. Given the absence of a distinct mark beneath the year date, this specimen is a Kolkata Mint issue. This piece retains its circulated, authentic appearance, highlighting the iconic non-circular, scalloped-square design characteristic of twentieth-century Indian pocket change.

Coin Name: 1987 India 5 Paise
Country: India
Denomination: 5 Paise
Year: 1987
Mint: Kolkata Mint 
Mint Mark: None
Metal: Aluminium
Weight: 1.03 g
Diameter: 22 mm
Shape: Square with Rounded Corners
Edge: Plain
Condition: Circulated
Error Type: Off Srike
Authenticity: Original Indian Mint Issue