Rs 1 Half Rupee (1/2) Quarter Rupee (1/4) Goerge VI Emperor 1947

British India Last Issue — 1947 | The Final Coins of an Era

Own a piece of history — the very last coins struck under British rule in India. This rare set comprises the One Rupee, Half Rupee (1/2), and Quarter Rupee (1/4) bearing the effigy of George VI, King Emperor, minted in the final year before Indian Independence.

Set Highlights

• Year: 1947 — the last issue of British India coinage
• Denominations: One Rupee · Half Rupee · Quarter Rupee (complete set of 3)
• Metal: Cupro-Nickel (C/N)
• Condition: Excellent — well-defined details, minimal wear
• Obverse: Portrait of George VI, King Emperor
• Historical Significance: Struck in the twilight of the British Raj — among the rarest last-issue sets in Indian numismatics

Why Collectors Prize This Set

The 1947 last-issue series marks the end of over 200 years of British coinage in India. Complete denomination sets in excellent condition are increasingly scarce, making this an exceptional addition to any serious collection of colonial or pre-independence Indian currency.

A timeless relic of transition — from Empire to Independence.