Aluminum 10 Paise coin featuring the Ashoka Lion Capital from the Republic of India

The 10 Paise coin was part of India's decimal coinage system introduced after independence. This particular scalloped-edge design featuring the Ashoka Lion Capital was minted from 1983 to 1993, representing a period of economic development in modern India. The Ashoka Lion Capital, adopted from the ancient Mauryan emperor's pillar at Sarnath, serves as India's national emblem and appears on all Indian currency. These coins are popular among numismatists and collectors of world coins, particularly those interested in modern Indian history and decimal coinage systems. The scalloped edge design makes them distinctive and appealing to collectors who appreciate the artistic representation of national symbols. Such coins hold both historical significance as everyday currency from late 20th-century India and cultural value for their depiction of one of the world's most recognized national emblems.