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10 Paise Mule
| Issuer | Reserve Bank of India |
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| Year | 1979 |
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| Composition | Aluminium |
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| Obverse description | Central field features the Lion Capital of Ashoka, the national emblem of India, depicted in profile with three lions visible atop the Dharma Chakra abacus, rendered in fine relief. The large numeral '10' appears prominently in the lower central field. The word 'INDIA' curves along the right side in Latin script, while the Devanagari legend 'भारत' arcs along the left side. The denomination 'PAISE' is inscribed in Latin script at the lower right, flanked by decorative stars, with the Devanagari equivalent appearing at the lower left. The coin's distinctive scalloped edge with twelve notches frames the entire design. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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A mule, in minting terminology, pairs dies from two different coin types not intended for use together. This particular piece combines dies belonging to mismatched denominations — a production error originating at one of India's government mints during a period when multiple Paise denominations were being struck concurrently in aluminium, creating conditions where die mix-ups were plausible. Genuine examples are scarce and have attracted scrutiny over authenticity, as the type invites imitation.