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1/2 rupee

The coin 1/2 rupee from British India comprises 11 issues minted between 1942 and 1945. The standout issue of the series is the 1943 one. Here you will find all its numismatic data to appraise it —composition, weight, diameter, mint and mintage—, its value trend and the collectors who own it.

1/2 rupee 1942-1945 - British India
KM#552 FO#15622
Name 1/2 rupee
Country British India
Shape Round
Composition Silver (0,500)
Weight (g) 5,84 g
Diameter (mm) 24,10 mm
Popularity
Price $5.47 - $5.95
Spot: $58.52 /oz - Melt value: ~$5.49

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Mint manufacturing and issuing data

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Year Rarity Mint Mintage Note
1942 Very scarce • Bombay 61.600.000 George VI
1943 Very scarce • Bombay 90.400.000 George VI
1943 Very scarce L-Lahore 9.000.000 George VI
1943 Very scarce • Bombay 90.400.000 George VI
1944 Very scarce • Bombay 46.200.000 George VI
1944 Very scarce • Bombay 46.200.000 George VI
1944 Very scarce L-Lahore 79.100.000 George VI
1945 Very scarce L-Lahore 79.192.000 George VI - 5 pequeño
1945 Very scarce • Bombay 32.722.000 George VI - 5 pequeño
1945 Very scarce • Bombay George VI - 5 grande
1945 Very scarce L-Lahore George VI - 5 grande

How much the 1/2 rupee coin from British India is worth: value by year and grade

How much is the 1/2 rupee coin worth? Its market value ranges from $5.47 to $5.95 depending on the grade. Its price is largely explained by its Silver composition. Below is the table by year with the market prices assigned by collectors.

Year UNC XF VF F VG G PR
1942
1943
1943
1943
1944 $5.47
1944 $5.95
1944
1945
1945
1945
1945
The value of the coins is generated by a complex algorithm based on the users' collections and the degree of conservation. The price of the coins is indicative and in no case binding.

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1/2 rupee
1/2 rupee 1940
KM#550a FO#13489
Year 1940
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1/2 rupee
1/2 rupee 1946-1947
KM#553 FO#7394
Price $1.91-$11.44
Year 1946-1947
See Coin
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