What is the market value of a 1950 1/2 RUPEE (8 Annas) coin (KOLKATA Mint)?

The estimated collector value of a 1950 1/2 RUPEE (8 Annas) coin from KOLKATA Mint ranges from approximately ₹50 to ₹100 in circulated condition, and ₹500 to ₹1,500 in Uncirculated (UNC) or GEM UNC condition, depending on strike quality and surface preservation.

What are the metal composition, weight, and size of this 1950 1/2 RUPEE (8 Annas) coin?

This coin is minted in Nickel with an official weight of 5.73 grams and a diameter of 24.00 mm. Its shape is Circular with a Reeded edge.

How do I identify the KOLKATA Mint mark on this 1950 1/2 RUPEE (8 Annas) coin?

Coins struck at the Kolkata (Calcutta) mint generally feature no mint mark underneath the year 1950.

1950 1/2 RUPEE (8 Annas) Coin (KOLKATA Mint) - Value & Specs

1950 India 1/2 RUPEE (8 Annas) Coin KOLKATA Mint - Obverse and Reverse High Resolution

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Obverse Ashoka Lion Capital, surrounded by GOVERNMENT·OF·INDIA.

Reverse 1/2 RUPEE in the center, corn sheaf on Left and Rigth, Top आधा रुपया, Bottom 1950.

Weight: 5.73 gms

Diameter: 24.00 mm

Thickness: 1.75 mm

Shape: Circular

Edge: Reeded

Demonetized: Yes

Year / Date of issue: 1950 - issue on 01 January 1950

Category: Definitive

Type: Circulation

Issuer:

Republic India

Issue value:

1/2 RUPEE (8 Annas) / आधा रुपया

Mint & Mint mark:

KOLKATA / No Mint Mark - Calcutta / Kolkata

Metal & Metal Composition:

Nickel | 100% Nickel

Mintage and Market Value

ID	Mintage	Circulation	UNC to GEM UNC	Frq	Report
ID20C	-	₹50–₹100	₹500–₹1,500	Scarce	Report

ID: ID20C Report

Mintage -
Circulation ₹50–₹100
UNC to GEM UNC ₹500–₹1,500
Frequency Scarce

1/2 Rupee (8 Annas) Coin – 1950 Kolkata Mint

आधा रुपया 1950

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