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Coinage of India

Hey kiddo! So do you know what coins are? They are little round pieces of metal that we use to buy things. India also has its own coins which are called the "coinage of India".

India has a long history of making coins -it goes back thousands of years! Back then, people used to make coins out of different things like gold, silver, copper, or even seashells! However, these days, Indian coins are usually made out of metals like steel, nickel, and brass.

The government of India is responsible for making the coins. The coin-making process is quite complicated. It involves many steps, such as designing and engraving the coin, creating a die (which is a tool used to stamp the metal into the coin’s shape), and finally minting the coin.

Coins come in many different shapes and sizes, but you'll mostly see round ones. Each coin has a different value which is written on it, and you can use it to buy things of that value. For example, 1 Rs coin can buy you a candy, but it cannot buy you a toy which costs 10 Rs.

The coinage of India has also seen some changes over time. Some coins have been discontinued while some new ones have been introduced. For example, the 1 Rupee coin used to be made of silver, but now it is made of nickel. The 25 paise coin is no longer in use.

So, to sum it up, coins of India are little metal pieces made by the government for us to buy things. They come in different values, shapes, and sizes, and have been around for a long time - just like our country itself!