© Joseph Kunnappally
5 Kori - George VI [Vijayrajji]
| Silver (.937) | 13.8699 g | 32.45 mm |
| Issuer | Princely state of Kutch (Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1998-1999 (1942) |
| Calendar | Vikram Samvat |
| Value | 5 Kori (5 INK) |
| Currency | Kori (1586-1947) |
| Composition | Silver (.937) |
| Weight | 13.8699 g |
| Diameter | 32.45 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#30209 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
Within circle in Urdu:"George VI kaisar Hind, zarb Bhuj, AD date"
Lettering: ١٩۴۲
Translation: George VI, Emperor of India, struck at Bhuj, AD 1942
Edge
Plain with edge Lettering
Kutch ** Bhuj
Lettering: कच्छ ** भुज
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Kori - George VI [Vijayrajji] 1998-1999 (1942) coin from the Princely state of Kutch is that it was made of silver (.937) and weighed 13.8699g, which was a unique feature for a circulation coin during that time period.