½ Anna – George VI | Nickel

Original price was: ₹60.00.Current price is: ₹50.00.

Issued under George VI, this ½ Anna coin represents the smaller denomination of late British India coinage.
The obverse features the crowned bust of the king, reflecting imperial authority.
Its compact square form with rounded corners and multilingual inscriptions adds distinctive charm.
A collectible piece for those interested in colonial Indian currency and fractional denominations.

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Categories: British India, Sale

Description

Struck in 1940 during the reign of George VI, this copper-nickel ½ Anna coin belongs to the final phase of British India’s monetary system. Weighing approximately 2.87 grams and featuring a square shape with rounded corners, it reflects the refined milled minting practices of the period.

The obverse displays the crowned portrait of King George VI facing left, encircled by the legend “GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR,” within a toothed border, designed by engraver Percy Metcalfe.

The reverse features the denomination “½ ANNA” along with the date below, enclosed within a decorative outline. The country name “INDIA” appears prominently, accompanied by inscriptions in regional scripts representing the linguistic diversity of the time.

This coin is an appealing addition for collectors of British India series, particularly those focusing on fractional denominations, offering a distinctive shape, historical context, and balanced design from the late colonial era.