Obverse The Asoka capitol above the denomination Scripts: Devanagari, Latin Lettering: INDIA 25 PAISE Reverse Indian Rhinoceros facing left with the date above Issuer India Period Republic (1950-date) Type Standard circulation coin Years 1988-2002 Value 25 Paise (0.25 INR) Currency Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date) Composition Stainless steel Weight 2.83 g Diameter 19 mm Thickness 1.55 mm Shape Round Technique Milled Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑ Demonetized 30 June 2011