India became independent on 15 August 1947 and was left with a legacy of non-decimal coinage. One rupee was divided into 16 annas or 64 pice, with each anna therefore equal to 4 pice.India incorporated symbols of sovereignty and indigenous motifs after independence on coinage.
The Ashok-Stambha (Ashoka's Pillar) is a motif on all Republic of India coins. The symbol is a representation of peace and non-violence.
Ashok-Stambh ( Ashoka's Pillar)
This series was introduced on 15 August 1950 and represented the first coinage of Republic India. The King's Portrait was replaced by the Lion Capital of the Ashoka Pillar. A corn sheaf replaced the Tiger on the one Rupee coin. In some ways this symbolised a shift in focus to progress and prosperity. Indian motifs were incorporated on other coins. The monetary system was largely retained unchanged with one Rupee consisting of 16 annas.
1 rupee = 16 annas
1 anna = 4 pice (plural of paise)
1 paise = 3 pies
Anna Series consists of coins of denominations One Pice,Quarter Anna, Half Anna,One Anna, Two Anna, Quarter Rupee, , Half Rupee, One Rupee
1 rupee = 16 annas
1 anna = 4 pice (plural of paise)
1 paise = 3 pies
Anna Series consists of coins of denominations One Pice,Quarter Anna, Half Anna,One Anna, Two Anna, Quarter Rupee, , Half Rupee, One Rupee
1 Pice
Quarter Ruppe (4 Annas)
Half Rupee (8 Annas)
One Rupee (16 Annas)
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