½ Anna 1950-1955 front ½ Anna 1950-1955 back
½ Anna 1950-1955 photo
© Joseph Kunnappally

½ Anna

 
Copper-nickel 2.916 g -
Description
Issuer
India
Period
Republic (1950-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1950-1955
Value
½ Anna (1⁄32)
Currency
Rupee (1950-1957)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
2.916 g
Size
19.05 × 19.05 mm
Thickness
1.45 mm
Shape
Square with rounded corners
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#7453
Rarity index
10%

Reverse

Zebu

NOTE: Different mintmarks
♦ (small dot/diamond) = Mumbai
(no mintmark) = Calcutta

Scripts: Devanagari, Latin

Lettering:
HALF ANNA आधा आना
1954

Translation: Half Anna Half Anna 1954

Edge

Plain

Comment

Exact weight of the coin is 45 grain~2.91595 gr.
A variation in 1950 date, see image