5 Kori - George VI [Vijayrajji] 1998-1999 (1942) front 5 Kori - George VI [Vijayrajji] 1998-1999 (1942) back
5 Kori - George VI [Vijayrajji] 1998-1999 (1942) photo
© Joseph Kunnappally

5 Kori - George VI [Vijayrajji]

 
Silver (.937) 13.8699 g 32.45 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Kutch (Indian princely states)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1998-1999 (1942)
Calendar
Vikram Samvat
Value
5 Kori (5&nbspINK)
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
References
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.