1992 India 10 Paise "Truth Alone Triumphs" KM#40.1 Series Ashoka Lion Capital. The image shows an Indian 10 Paise coin. Here are some details and fact

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1992 India 10 Paise "Truth Alone Triumphs" KM#40.1 Series Ashoka Lion Capital. The image shows an Indian 10 Paise coin. Here are some details and facts about this coin: The Devanagari script text on the Indian 10 Paise coin, "अस्थमेव जयते," translates to "Truth alone triumphs". This is the national motto of India, adopted from the ancient Indian scripture, the Mundaka Upanishad. The image shows a 10 Paisa coin from India, minted in 1992. The coin is made of stainless steel. It is worth 1/10 of a Rupee. The coin is part of the KM#40.1 series of Indian 10 Paisa coins, which were circulated between 1988 and 1998. These coins feature the Ashoka Lion Capital on the obverse. Denomination: 10 Paise, which is equal to 1/10 of an Indian rupee. Period of Issue: These coins were minted in India from 1957 to 1998. Based on the provided image, the 1992 Indian 10 Paisa coin appears to be in circulated condition. Here's why: Visible Wear: The coin shows signs of wear and tear, especially around the edges and on the highest points of the design. This indicates that the coin has been handled and used in everyday transactions. Lack of Original Luster: Circulated coins tend to lose their original mint luster and appear duller compared to uncirculated coins. Composition: The metal composition of the 10 Paise coin varied over its years of minting. It was made of cupronickel (1(contact info removed)), nickel-brass (1(contact info removed)), aluminum (1(contact info removed)), and stainless steel (1(contact info removed)). Shape: The shape of the coin also changed over time. It was scalloped (1(contact info removed)) and then round (1(contact info removed)). Mint Marks: Different mint marks indicate where the coin was minted: Mumbai = ⧫, Mumbai Proof issues = B, Hyderabad = *, Noida = °, and Kolkata = No mint-mark. Demonetization: The Indian 10-paise coin was demonetized in 2011, meaning it is no longer valid currency. Obverse Design: The obverse features the State Emblem of India with the country name. Reverse Design: The reverse displays the face value of the coin (10 Paise) and the year of minting. "Save for Development" Coin: A special 10 Paise coin with the theme "Save for Development" was issued in 1977. This coin aimed to raise awareness about the importance of economic strength and saving for the nation's progress. Historical Context: The 10 Paise coin, especially those issued during the mid to late 1970s, like the 1976 FAO coin, can have historical significance related to India's economic development and participation in international initiatives like the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). 1(contact info removed) (Cupronickel): Composition: Cupronickel. Mass: 4.9 g. Diameter: 0.905512 inches (approximately 23 mm) Thickness: 0.0669291 inches (approximately 1.7 mm) Shape: Scalloped. 1(contact info removed) (Nickel-brass): Composition: Nickel-brass. Mass: 4.3 g Diameter: 23 mm. Thickness: 0.0(contact info removed) inches (approximately 1.9 mm). Shape: Scalloped. 1(contact info removed) (Aluminum): Composition: Aluminum (96.5-96% Aluminum, 3.5-4% Magnesium) Mass: 2.27 g (Note: Some sources specify 2.3 g )Diameter: 26 mm (Note: Some sources specify 23 mm or 25.91 mm )Thickness: 0.0(contact info removed) inches (approximately 1.9 mm) (Note: Some sources specify 1.5 mm or 2.25 mm )Shape: Scalloped (with 12 notches) (Note: Some sources specify 8 notches ) 1(contact info removed) (Aluminum): Composition: Aluminum. Mass: 1.76 g Diameter: 0.(contact info removed)1 inches. Thickness: 0.0(contact info removed) inches. Shape: Scalloped 1(contact info removed) (Stainless steel): Composition: Stainless steel. Mass: 2 g. Diameter: 16 mm Thickness: 0.0(contact info removed) inches. Shape: Round