Historical Insight:
This coin was struck during the early years of India’s post-colonial modernization under the leadership of Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, shortly before the transition to Indira Gandhi’s era.
Made from bronze-aluminum, it was lightweight and durable, reflecting the economic reforms of the 1960s aimed at practical mass circulation.
The hexagonal shape made it easily distinguishable by touch — a key design feature in Indian coinage of the period.

Composition: Aluminum-Bronze — Weight 1.48 g — Diameter 22 mm — Shape: Hexagonal
Indicators: ⚙️ Decimal Coinage | 🪙 Low Denomination | 🇮🇳 Republic of India | ❌ Silver | ✅ Historical Transition