Overview

Issued under the authority of King George VI during World War II, this famous 1 Pice coin was designed with a central hole to save metal during wartime production shortages while making it easily distinguishable by touch.

Key Features & Details:

• Country: British India
• Monarch: King George VI
• Denomination: 1 Pice (1/4 Anna)
• Year: 1942
• Material: Bronze
• Design Feature: Central circular perforation
• Condition: Circulated / Pre-owned – A genuinely circulated coin that has seen use. The crown emblem above the central hole, the legend “1 PICE INDIA 1942” and the floral vine motifs all remain clear and legible, with natural surface wear, handling marks and toning consistent with age and circulation.
• Obverse (Front): Crown above the central hole, legend “1 PICE INDIA”, date “1942”, and denomination in native scripts (Hindi and Urdu).
• Reverse (Back): Decorative continuous floral vine pattern circling around the central hole.

Collector Value:

A highly popular historical World War II era issue, valued for its unique holed planchet design and role in British Indian numismatic history.