The fifty Pais, Re 1 and Rs 2 coins are made of ferritic stainless steel with iron and chromium, while Rs 5 coins are nickel-plated brass with a variable composition of copper, zinc and nickel. RS 10 pieces are made of copper and nickel.
Fifty paise is the lowest denomination of the country is now in force when 25 paise coins withdrawn from circulation by day 30 June. All of the new coins would have a spherical shape and a diameter between 19-27 mm, the statement said.
The coins must be Leone Capitol Ashoka Pillar and 'India' the word in English on one side and half the value of the confessional.