India changed over to decimal system of coinage in _____.
A
April 1995
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B
April 1957
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C
April 1958
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D
April 1959
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Solution
The correct option is B April 1957 India shifted to decimal system of coinage in 1957. 'Naya paisa' is the legend that can be seen in the new coins printed between 1957-1964.