British India Half Rupee 1941 King George VI Silver Coin

British India Half Rupee 1941 silver coin issued during the reign of King George VI. The obverse features the crowned bust of King George VI facing left with the legend GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR, designed by engraver Percy Metcalfe. The reverse features HALF RUPEE INDIA 1941 surrounded by an attractive floral wreath incorporating roses, thistle, shamrock and lotus motifs, along with the Persian inscription Hasht Aanay, meaning eight annas. This coin was struck in 50% silver and introduced the security edge used on British India half rupees from 1941. The 1941 issue was minted at Bombay and is identified by the mint dot. It is a classic pre-independence Indian silver coin and an interesting addition to British India and George VI collections.