1/2 Anna (1950 - 1955)
Features
| Denomination | 1/2 Anna |
| Catalog Number | KM# 2 |
| Weight (g) | 2.89 |
| Diameter (mm) | 19.9 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.45 |
| Shape: | Square |
| Composition: | Copper-Nickel |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Lettering:
GOVERNMENT . OF . INDIA
Description:
Asoka lion pedestal.
GOVERNMENT . OF . INDIA
Description:
Asoka lion pedestal.
Reverse
Lettering:
HALF ANNA आधा आना
1954
Description:
Zebus (Bos taurus indicus) are a humped cattle of which there are about 75 known breeds. In India, known breeds make up less than 20% of the cattle population. The rest are cross-bred due to their sacred nature.
HALF ANNA आधा आना
1954
Description:
Zebus (Bos taurus indicus) are a humped cattle of which there are about 75 known breeds. In India, known breeds make up less than 20% of the cattle population. The rest are cross-bred due to their sacred nature.
Edge
Description:
Plain
Plain
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 3,100,000 | Not Common | |
| 1950 ♦ | 26,076,000 | Common | |
| 1950 ♦ | Proof | Rare | |
| 1954 | 20,800,000 | Common | |
| 1954 ♦ | 14,000,000 | Common | |
| 1954 ♦ | Proof | Rare | |
| 1955 ♦ | 22,488,000 | Common |