1 Anna - George VI (1938 - 1940)

Features

Denomination 1 Anna
Catalog Number KM# 536
Weight (g) 3.7
Diameter (mm) 20
Shape: Round scalloped
Composition: Copper-Nickel
Not Magnetic
Orientation Medal orientation ↑↑
Demonetized

Obverse

Engraved by Percy Metcalfe
Lettering:
GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR

Description:
Crowned head of the King facing left surrounded by the legend: GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR. First head with high relief and smaller triangles on left and right in the center of the crown.

Reverse

Lettering:
ఒకఅణా
INDIA
AN 1 NA
1939
एक आना এক মানা


Description:
A large numeral 1 dividing the word ANNA. Above the numeral is the word INDIA and below is the date. All within a decorative diamond. Along each outer side of the diamond is the denomination in one of four native languages: Urdu, Telugu, Nagari and Bengali.

Edge

Description:
Plain
Year Mintage Comment Rarity
1938 7,128,000 Not Common
1938 Proof Very Rare
1938 • 3,126,000 Not Common
1939 18,192,000 Common
1939 • 36,157,000 Common
1940 60,945,000 Not Common
1940 • Not Common

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