| Issuer | India - British |
| Year | 1940 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1/4 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1770-1947) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 2.92 g |
| Dimensions | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.38 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Percy Metcalfe |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#545 |
| Obverse description | Crowned head of George VI facing left, English legend, toothed rim |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR |
| Reverse description | Within circle, date divides legend in English & Urdu (Chaar Aana). Outside circle, wreath made of roses, thistle, shamrock leaves and lotus flowers. All within a toothed border |
| Reverse script | Latin, Urdu |
| Reverse lettering | 1/4
RUPEE
INDIA
1940
چار آنہ (Translation: Urdu: 4 annas (= 1/4 rupee)) |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1940 - Calcutta - 68 675 000 1940 - Proof - 1940 • - Bombay - 28 947 000 |
| Catalog ID | 7568136410 |
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