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Latest revision as of 22:36, 20 January 2024
The two annas, originally a silver coin (KM 515) was switched to copper-nickel in 1918 and struck in that alloy until 1941. Nickel brass was introduced in 1942 and used until 1946 when the coin was switched back to copper-nickel. The administration also attempted to circulate copper-nickel four and eight annas but failed.
Recorded mintage: 133,000,000 from Bombay.
Specification: 5.74 g, nickel brass.
Catalog reference: KM-541a.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- Stevens, Paul, and Randy Weir, The Uniform Coinage of India, 1835 to 1947, A Catalogue and Pricelist, London, Spink & Son Ltd, 2012.
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