British East India Coin List

The Numismatic History of East British India is a fascinating journey through the monetary evolution of the Indian subcontinent during the period of British rule. From the 17th century to the mid-20th century, the region underwent significant changes in its monetary systems, reflecting the political and economic transformations of the time.

Monetary history

The monetary system of British East India developed from the arrival of the British East India Company in 1600. Initially, the company used local and Spanish coins, but soon began minting its own pieces. In 1835, the Company's rupee was introduced and became the standard currency throughout British India. After the 1857 rebellion, the British Crown assumed direct control, and in 1862 the Government of India rupee was issued, which remained in circulation until independence in 1947.

Relevant historical milestones

Among the most significant events in British Indian numismatics were the introduction of the gold-silver standard in 1893, which linked the rupee to the pound sterling, and the creation of the Reserve Bank of India in 1935, which assumed responsibility for issuing banknotes. During World War II, there was a notable shortage of precious metals, leading to the minting of coins in alternative materials. The partition of India in 1947 marked the end of the British East India era and the beginning of new monetary systems for India and Pakistan.

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The most valuable and popular coins

The most valuable British East India coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:

The valuation of these coins list has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.

Coins of British East India according to historical period

For ease of organization, the coins have been arranged according to their historical period, both current and old British East India coins are classified by their numismatic historical categories according to their issues.

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