British India King George VI 1/4 Rupee Five Different Years 1940 1942 1943 1944 1945 Coin Set

A collectible set of five different British India 1/4 Rupee coins issued during the reign of King George VI. This set includes the years 1940, 1942, 1943, 1944 and 1945, featuring the crowned portrait of King George VI on the obverse and an attractive floral design with the denomination and year on the reverse.

These historic coins represent the pre-independence coinage of British India and are an interesting addition to collections of British Indian coins, silver coins and King George VI issues.

Note: This set contains five different years. The 1941 issue is not included.

Specifications: Issuer: British India; Ruler: King George VI; Denomination: 1/4 Rupee (4 Annas); Years: 1940, 1942, 1943, 1944 and 1945; Metal: 50% Silver Quaternary Alloy (50% Silver, 40% Copper, 5% Nickel and 5% Zinc); Standard Weight: Approximately 2.91 grams per coin; Diameter: Approximately 19.5 mm; Shape: Round; Obverse: Crowned portrait of King George VI with the inscription GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR; Reverse: Floral wreath design with denomination 1/4 RUPEE INDIA, year and Urdu lettering; Mints: Bombay, Calcutta and Lahore varieties existed; Condition: Circulated coins with visible signs of age and wear.