| Issuer | India - British |
| Year | 1940 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1/2 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1770-1947) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 5.83 g |
| Dimensions | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Percy Metcalfe |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#550a |
| Obverse description | The large second crowned bust of King George VI facing left with small rim decoration |
| Obverse script | |
| Obverse lettering | GEORGE IV KING EMPEROR |
| Reverse description | Within the circle, the date divides the legend in English & Persian (Hasht Aanay). Outside circle, a wreath made of roses, thistle, shamrock leaves, and lotus flowers, all within a toothed border |
| Reverse script | |
| Reverse lettering | HALF
RUPEE
INDIA
1940
هشت آنہ (Translation: Half Rupee India 1940 Eight Annas (Half-Rupee)) |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | Kolkata / Calcutta / Murshidabad, India (1757-date) • Mumbai / Bombay, India(1829-date) |
| Mintage | 1940 - - 32 898 000 1940 - Proof - 1940 • - - 17 811 000 |
| Catalog ID | 8218926620 |
| Comments |
