| Issuer | India - British |
| Year | 1941-1942 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1/2 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1770-1947) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 5.830 g |
| Dimensions | 24.1 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Percy Metcalfe |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#551 |
| Obverse description | Crowned head of George VI facing left surrounded by legend Large second head, small rim decoration |
| Obverse script | |
| Obverse lettering | GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR |
| Reverse description | Within circle, date divides legend in English & Persian (Hasht Aanay). Outside circle, wreath made of roses, thistle, shamrock leaves and lotus flowers. All within a toothed border |
| Reverse script | |
| Reverse lettering | HALF
RUPEE
INDIA
1941
هشت آنہ (Translation: Eight Annas (= Half Rupee)) |
| Edge | Security edge |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1941 • - Bombay mint - 26 100 000 1942 • - Bombay mint - 61 600 000 |
| Catalog ID | 7726766600 |
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