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India ½ Rupee Coin – 1947 (George VI Era)
Country
India (British India)
Year of Issue
1947
(This is a very historic year because India gained independence in 1947.)
Denomination
Half Rupee (½ Rupee)
Ruler
King George VI
(Last British monarch to appear on Indian coins)
Obverse (Front Side)
Portrait: Left-facing bust of King George VI
Headgear: Crown
Inscription:
“GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR”
Meaning:
The title “King Emperor” shows British rule over India before independence.
Reverse (Back Side)
Main Design: A tiger walking left
Symbolism:
The tiger represents strength, power, and India’s wildlife heritage.
Text in Three Languages:
English: HALF RUPEE
Hindi: आधा रुपया
Urdu: آدھا روپیہ
Country Name: INDIA
Year: 1947
Metal Composition
Silver: 50%
Copper: 40%
Nickel: 5%
Zinc: 5%
Physical Specifications
Weight: 5.83 grams
Diameter: 26 mm
Thickness: Approx. 1.5 mm
Edge: Reeded (grooved edge)
Mint Marks
No mint mark: Bombay (Mumbai) Mint
(Most 1947 half rupees were minted in Bombay)
Historical Importance
One of the last coins issued under British rule
Minted just before India’s independence
Extremely popular among collectors because it marks the end of the British era
Collector Value (Approximate)
(Value depends on condition)
Very Fine (VF): $10 – $20
Extremely Fine (XF): $25 – $40
Uncirculated (UNC): $70 – $150+
Why This Coin Is Special
Last British King on Indian coins
Issued in the independence year
Silver content
Beautiful tiger design
High historical value