Until the 1950s in India and Pakistan (and before 1947 in British India), the paisa was equivalent to 3 pies, ​1⁄4 of an anna, or ​1⁄64 of a rupee.
Sampai tahun 1950-an di India dan Pakistan (dan sebelum tahun 1947 di India Britania), paisa itu setara dengan 3 pie, ¼ di anna, atau ​1⁄64 di satu rupee.