My coin collection: George VI half silver coins

For sale

1. iowa/arkansas/ texas/wisconsin state quarter
2.1877 1/2 anna XF-
3.50 years independence unc set
4.Gandhi 10rs
5. unity in diversity(cross) 5 rupees
6.Edward 1/12 anna 1905 UNC
7.1970 1 rupee
8.George V 2 anna AU
9.2004 2rs

If condition is not mentioned then take it to be perfect.

Contact me: koolraj003@gmail.com

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Monday, January 9, 2012

George VI half silver coins

George VI quarter rupee, 1942

Weight: 2.92gm

George VI half rupee, 1944

Weight: 5.83gm

George VI one rupee,1941

Weight: 11.66gm
silver content: 50%(for all of above 3 coins)
Diameter: 30.5mm

The above shown coins are all minted in half silver, but many sellers pass them off as full silver only. It may be noted that coins having 90% silver were minted in 1938 and 1939 in the George VI series, after that the silver content was lowered to 50%. At the same time, the 1939 rupee was made of 50% silver only.