British India Half Rupee 1941 Bombay Mint Silver Coin

British India Half Rupee 1941 – Bombay Mint

This 1941 Half Rupee coin from British India was struck at the Bombay Mint and features King George VI. The obverse displays the crowned bust of George VI facing left, surrounded by the legend “GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR”. The reverse shows the denomination “HALF RUPEE INDIA 1941” in the center, accented by an ornate wreath of Indian floral motifs and Persian script below.

A dot below the date marks it as a Bombay Mint issue. The coin contains 50% silver and weighs 5.83 grams with a diameter of 24 mm. Silver debasement began in 1940, and this coin is part of the transitional World War II-era series. It remains a popular collectible for British India numismatic enthusiasts.