India coins history
Naya paisa (Decimal): 1957- 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 25, 50 Stainless steel coinage of 10, 25 and 50 paisa was introduced in 1988 Anna series: 1947-56 1/2, 1/4, 2 annas (1/8₹), 1 anna (1/16₹) , 1/2 anna & 1 pice (₹1=64pice/1anna=4pice) British Raj (1858 - 1947) SILVER RUPEE Over this entire period, the weight of the Indian rupee and its purity remained constant at 11.66 grams and 91.7% respectively. Uniform coinage was introduced in India by the British in 1835 , with coins in the name of the East India Company, bearing the image of William IIII. In 1840 , these were replaced by coins with an image of Queen Victoria, but the design otherwise remained the same. The next set of coins was minted in 1862 and had significant changes - East India Company was replaced by 'India'. The image of Queen Victoria was also changed, shown in a regal robe with a crown. In 1877 , Victoria was declared the Empress of India - and her title on Indian coins changed as a result ...
