Rare 5 Paise Coins — Value & Where to Buy

The 5 paise coin of Republic India was a small-denomination piece struck across several decades and metals, and a few dates stand out to collectors. The examples here are a 1965 copper-nickel 5 paise from the Bombay Mint in UNC grade and a 1994 aluminium 5 paise from the Hyderabad Mint, from the final years the denomination was made.

With low-denomination coins, scarcity comes down to the combination of year, mint and metal. A common date in worn condition is worth little, but a genuinely scarce date or a coin preserved in uncirculated grade can be worth many times more. This is why collectors check the year and mint mark closely before valuing a 5 paise coin.

Coinbazzar lists verified 5 paise coins so you can match the exact date and mint from the video to a graded piece, with the live price shown on this page.

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Aluminium 5 Paise of Republic India (AD 1976) of Calcutta Mint Aluminium 5 Paise of Republic India (AD 1976) of Calcutta Mint₹106 Buy › 5 Paise 1986 Calcutta Mint UNC Condition 5 Paise 1986 Calcutta Mint UNC Condition₹225 Buy › Rare 5 Paise 1968 Republic India Hyderabad Mint Coinage India Coin # A241 Rare 5 Paise 1968 Republic India Hyderabad Mint Coinage India Coin # A241₹313 Buy › Copper-Nickel 5 Paise of Republic India (AD 1965) of Bombay Mint in UNC Grade Copper-Nickel 5 Paise of Republic India (AD 1965) of Bombay Mint in UNC Grade₹513 Buy ›

FAQ

Which 5 paise coins are rare?

Rarity depends on the combination of year, mint and metal rather than the denomination alone. A well-preserved early copper-nickel piece such as the 1965 Bombay coin, or a clean example from the final aluminium years, is what collectors look for; common dates in worn condition stay modest.

How much is a 5 paise coin worth?

Most are low in value, but a scarce date or an uncirculated example can be worth many times more. Check the year and mint, and see the live listing on this page for the price of the verified coin shown.

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