GEORGE VI 2 Annas Coin – 1946 Calcutta Mint

BI259C
BI259C
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Obverse Crowned head of the King facing left, surrounded by the lettering of the legend GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR within a serrated circle, outside circle each corner raised winged ornament.
Reverse Large 2 over & divided word ANNAS below INDIA & 1946 enclosed by a double quatrefoil within a serrated circle, a tiny decorative stroke on four sides of quatrefoil angles, outside on Top- دو آن(Urdu), Bottom- రెండు అణాలు(Telugu), Left- दो आना(Nagari), Right- দুই আনা(Bengali).
  1. Issuer : British India
  2. Category : British India
  3. Company / King / Queen : GEORGE VI
  4. Issue Value : 2 ANNAS
  5. Year : 1946
  6. Date of Issue : 1946
  7. Type : Circulation
  8. Mint & Mint Mark : CALCUTTA / No Mint Mark
  9. Metal & Metal Composition : Copper-Nickel | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
  10. Weight : 5.84 gms
  11. Diameter : 21.40x25.30 mm
  12. Thickness : 1.50 mm
  13. Shape : Rounded square
  14. Edge : Plain
  15. Demonetized : Yes - 01 April 1961

Mintage and Market Value

ID Mintage Circulation UNC to GEM UNC Frq Report
BI259C 67276000 ₹40–₹50 ₹75–₹500 Common Report
ID: BI259C Report
  • Mintage 67276000
  • Circulation ₹40–₹50
  • UNC to GEM UNC ₹75–₹500
  • Frequency Common

Mule and Lion Variety

Head Type II: Short trefoils in crown.