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3 Paise - Proof Issue, Aluminium Coin

Republic India Coins1972-1981

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3 Paise - Proof Issue, Aluminium Coin — Obverse

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Obverse of 3 Paise - Proof Issue (1972-1981, Aluminium)

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Physical specifications

NM-022404

Metal: Aluminium
Weight: 1.2 g
Diameter: 21 mm
Shape: Circular
Edge Type: Plain / unlisted
Reference Catalog No.: NM-022404
Variety / Classification: Proof Specimen (High-grade collector issue)

Denomination	3 Paise
Ruler / Issuer	Government of India
Mint	Government of India Mints (Mumbai / Kolkata / Hyderabad / Noida)
Rarity	Scarce
Estimated Price Range	₹500 – ₹2,000
Era	Republic India Coins

Historical orientation

This coin in its time

Dates are contextual and approximate; the highlighted entry is the catalogue issue period.

India context1950

Republic of India

The new republic adopted national emblems and a distinctly Indian coinage identity.

India context1957

Decimalisation

One rupee became 100 naye paise, simplifying the inherited monetary structure.

This specimen1972-1981

This coin’s issue period

Government of India is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.

World context20th–21st century

Modern commemorative coinage

Circulating and collector issues mark national figures, institutions, and milestones.

Overview & History

This 3 Paise coin in aluminium, dated 1972-1981 forms part of the Republic India Coins coinage tradition. It was issued under Government of India and is attributed to the Government of India Mints (Mumbai / Kolkata / Hyderabad / Noida) mint. Its recorded design notes describe Obverse of 3 Paise - Proof Issue (1972-1981, Aluminium) The reverse is described as Reverse of 3 Paise - Proof Issue (1972-1981, Aluminium). The entry is retained in the Gullaq catalogue to support identification, comparison, and specialist research.