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½ Anna - George VI
1940 year| Copper-nickel | 2.87 g | - |
| Issuer | India - British (British India) |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1940 |
| Value | ½ Anna (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Rupee (1770-1947) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 2.87 g |
| Size | 19.7 mm |
| Shape | Square with rounded corners |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#315652 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Name of country, denomination in English and date within decorative outline, value two pice which is equal to 1/2 anna in 4 Indian languages outside border Urdu, Bengali, Telugu & Devnagari within a plain rim.
Lettering:
دو پیسہ
दॊ पैस দহ পহ়াযা
INDIA
AN ½ NA
1940
రెండు బైఎఅ
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The ½ Anna coin from India, featuring George VI, was minted in 1940 during the British colonial era. Despite being a non-circulating coin, it's still considered a rare and valuable collector's item, especially among numismatists interested in the history of British India.
