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| Issuer | India - British |
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| Year | 1939-1940 |
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| Currency | Rupee (1770-1947) |
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| Obverse lettering | GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR |
| Reverse description | Central field displays the denomination numeral '2' and the inscription 'ANNAS' in Latin script, flanked by a symmetrical floral and foliate ornamental design. The denomination is additionally expressed in four regional scripts — Urdu (Arabic script), Bengali, Devanagari (Nagari), and Telugu — arranged around the central motif, reflecting the multilingual character of British India. The date of issue appears within the design, and the country name 'INDIA' is inscribed in the field. A beaded inner border frames the design, consistent with the obverse. |
| Reverse script | Latin/Arabic/Bengali/Devanagari/Telugu |
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