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Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Half Rupee 1947 - King George VI

Reverse
Obverse

After the death of King George V his son, who would have been King Edward VIII, was abdicated before the coronation. No coins were minted using his portrait. His brother the Duke of York was crowned King George VI in May 1937 and the first coin of India with his effigy was minted in 1938.

Metal    : Nickel
Weight   : 5.8 grams
Diameter : 24 mm
Shape    : Circular

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