1 Paisa - George VI and Man Singh II 1937-1949 front 1 Paisa - George VI and Man Singh II 1937-1949 back
1 Paisa - George VI and Man Singh II 1937-1949 photo
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1 Paisa - George VI and Man Singh II

 
Copper - 36 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Jaipur
Emperor
British India › George VI (1936-1948)
Maharaja
Man Singh II (1922-1949)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1937-1949
Value
1 Paisa (1⁄64)
Currency
Rupee (1621-1949)
Composition
Copper
Diameter
36 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#50602
Rarity index
92%

Interesting fact

The 1 Paisa coin from the Princely state of Jaipur, featuring George VI and Man Singh II, is interesting because it was made of copper, a metal that was widely used for currency in India during that time period.