2 Annas – George VI | Nickel

Original price was: ₹150.00.Current price is: ₹130.00.

Issued under George VI, this 2 Annas coin represents the later phase of British India coinage.
The obverse features the crowned bust of the king, symbolizing imperial rule.
Its distinctive square shape with rounded corners and multilingual reverse enhances its appeal.
A notable collectible for enthusiasts of colonial Indian and pre-independence currency.

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Categories: British India, Sale

Description

Struck between 1939 and 1940 during the reign of George VI, this copper-nickel 2 Annas coin reflects the evolving coinage style of British India. Weighing approximately 5.84 grams and featuring a square shape with rounded corners, it demonstrates the precision of milled minting techniques of the period.

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

The reverse features the denomination “2 ANNAS” with the date below, enclosed within an ornamental floral design. The value is also expressed in multiple regional languages, emphasizing the cultural and linguistic diversity of India.

This coin holds strong appeal for collectors of British India series, offering a distinctive geometric form, historical context, and a well-balanced design representative of late colonial coinage.