British India Half Rupee 1940 Calcutta Mint Silver Coin

British India Half Rupee 1940 – Calcutta Mint

This 1940 Half Rupee coin was issued under King George VI by the Calcutta Mint. The obverse features the crowned bust of King George VI facing left, surrounded by the inscription “GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR”. On the reverse, the denomination “HALF RUPEE INDIA 1940” sits at the center, encircled by a decorative floral wreath and Persian script below.

The 1940 issue is composed of 50% silver and weighs approximately 5.83 grams, with a diameter of about 24 mm. The absence of a mint mark indicates Calcutta origin. This coin marks the transition to a lower silver content, making it a notable collectible for British India series.