Different shapes of Indian Coin

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Indian coins in different shapes
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Shapes of Indian Coins

• When you think of coins, the shape that comes to
  your mind is the circular one. Very few might
  know that Indian coins were minted in shapes
  other than the regular circular ones. In fact one
  of the earliest coins minted were rectangular in
  shape. They were called as shatmanas and were
  made of silver.

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Shapes of Indian Coins after Independence

• Apart from that, some coins in India that were
  issued after independence also had different
  shapes. Like the 5 naya paisa which was in the
  shape of a rhombus. Similarly there were
  British Indian coins issued under the reign of
  King George V which was also rhombus in shape.

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Coins in India issued during Medieval Period

• Some coins In India issued in the medieval India
  were hexagonal and octagonal in shape. They were
  minted in gold and silver. They are also often
  termed as mihrabi shaped coins. You will also
  come across some holed 1 pice Indian coins.

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Shaped Coins in India

• So if you are a numismatist then there are
  differently shaped coins in India that you can
  look out for. Shape is in fact an interesting
  theme that you can follow. There are differently
  shaped Indian coins belonging to each era!

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