Ashoka Lion Capitol & Lotus Blossom 20 Paise India Authentic Coin Money for Jewelry and Craft Making

Ashoka Lion Capitol & Lotus Blossom 20 Paise India Authentic Coin Charm for Jewelry and Craft Making Obverse: Ashoka lion capitol with the country name on both sides Lettering: भारत INDIA Translation: India India Reverse: A lotus blossom with the denomination above and on the sides and the date above the mintmark below Lettering: 20 पैसे PAISE Translation: 20 Paise Paise Features Issuer India Period Republic (1950-date) Type Standard circulation coin Years 1968-1971 Value 20 Paise (0.2 INR) Currency Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date) Composition Nickel brass Weight 4.6 g Diameter 22 mm Thickness 1.75 mm Shape Round Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑ Demonetized 06-30-2011 Number N# 1622 References KM# 41 Wikipedia: The Lion Capital of Ashoka is a sculpture of four Asiatic lions standing back to back, on an elaborate base that includes other animals. A graphic representation of it was adopted as the official Emblem of India in 1950. It was originally placed on the top of the Ashoka pillar a