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King George V (Ruled 1910 - 1936):

When King Edward VII died in 1910, George was The Prince of Wales and ascended the throne to become King George V. King George V ruled India from 1910 until his death in 1936.

Click King George VI for more details.
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Here are some of the coins from his reign I am fortunate to possess.

1 Pice = 1/4 Anna = 1/64 Rupee (1/64)
1 Anna = 4 Paise/Pice = 1/16 Rupee (1/16)
1 Rupee = 16 Annas.

2 Annas

Years: 1918-1936
Metal: Copper-nickel
Weight: 5.7 gm
Diameter: 21 mm
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Engraver: Edgar Bertram Mackennal (obverse)

This copper-nickel coin was introduced to replace the silver 2 Annas silver coin, due to the high cost of silver. Unlike the situation with the higher denomination coins, this coin was not discontinued and was minted through the end of the George V era.

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4 Annas

Years: 1919-1921
Metal: Copper-nickel
Weight: 6.5 gm
Diameter: 24 mm
Engraver: Edgar Bertram Mackennal (obverse)
Shape: Scalloped (8 notches)

Obverse features Crowned head of George V facing left in circle.
Reverse features denomination within square, 4 annas in 4 Indian languages.

1921 coin exists in proof condition only.

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8 Annas

Years: 1919-1920
Metal: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 26 mm
Thickness: 1.8 mm
Engraver: Edgar Bertram Mackennal (obverse)

This coin was introduced in 1919 to replace the silver Half Rupee, because of the increased price of silver. It wasn't very popular and due a large number of counterfeits, it was discontinued in 1920 and withdrawn from circulation.It ceased to be a legal tender in October 1924. The coin shown here is a counterfeit piece.

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