© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
½ Rupee
| Nickel | 6 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Period | Dominion (1947-1956) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1948-1951 |
| Value | ½ Rupee (½ PKR) |
| Currency | Rupee (1948-1960) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#7001 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Crescent moon and star, value below
Lettering:
HALF
RUPEE
Translation:
Half Rupee
Half Rupee
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The ½ Rupee coin from Pakistan was designed by renowned artist and engraver, Percy Metcalfe. Metcalfe was a British artist who worked for the Royal Mint and designed several coins for various countries, including Pakistan. The coin features a portrait of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, on one side, and a depiction of a cotton plant on the other. The cotton plant was chosen as a symbol of Pakistan's agricultural industry, which was a significant part of the country's economy at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1949 | 20300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1951 | 11430000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Rupee 1948-1951 coin.
