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British India Coins: East India Company to George VI
Standardized in 1835 under the East India Company with William IV, the British Indian uniform coinage became a legendary numismatic series. Famous rarities include the 1911 King George V "Pig Rupee", the 1840 Victoria Continuous Legend, and key dates like the 1897 and 1921 rupees.
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1947 India 1 Rupee Silver Coin - Bombay Mint
1947 • Nickel • KM# KM# 559
View Specifications →1/4 Anna Bronze / Cu-Ni Coin
1889–1947 • Bronze / Cu-Ni variants • KM# KM# 486
View Specifications →1/2 Anna Bronze / Cu-Ni Coin
1904–1947 • Bronze / Cu-Ni • KM# KM# 503
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What is the most famous British India coin rarity?
The 1911 King George V "Pig Rupee" from Calcutta and Bombay mints is considered one of the most famous rarities due to the withdrawn elephant design.
What was the standard purity of British India silver rupees?
From 1835 to 1939, silver rupees were struck in .917 fine silver (11.66 grams). In 1940, purity was reduced to .500 silver, and in 1947 to pure nickel.