© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Rupee - George VI
1947 year| Nickel | 11.8 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | India - British (British India) |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1947 |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1770-1947) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 11.8 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 2.48 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#12426 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Indian tiger (panthera tigris)
One rupee (Ek Rupya) in Nagari, English and Urdu
Lettering:
एक रूपया ONE RUPEE یک روپیہ
INDIA
1947
Translation: One Rupee
Engraver: P. W. M. Brindley
Edge
Security
Interesting fact
The 1 Rupee coin from India, featuring George VI and minted in 1947, is unique in that it was the first coin to feature the national emblem of India, the Lion Capital of Ashoka, on its reverse side. This emblem has been used on all Indian coins since then and has become a symbol of the country's rich history and culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 41911000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1947 ♦ | 118028000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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