Coin Details
Country:
India
Dynasty:
Indian National Army
Ruler:
George VI(1942 - 1946)
RY:
6
Mint:
Bombay Mint
Composition:
Silver
Description
Obverse
Bust of George VI facing left. Small second head, large rim decoration
PGAH 1943 Embossed on the Head of George 6Lettering: GEORGE VI KING EMPEROREngraver: Percy MetcalfeReverse
Within the circle, date divides legend in English & Urdu (Yek Rupya) . Outside circle, a wreath made of roses, thistle, shamrock leaves and lotus flowers. All within a toothed border.Lettering:
ONE
RUPEE
INDIA
1942
یک روپیہTranslation:
One
Rupee
India
1942
One Rupee
Exquisite
Value 1 Rupee Currency Rupee (1770-1947) Composition Silver (.500) Weight 11.6 g Diameter 30.5 mm Shape Round Number N#320033
Comments
Provisional Government of Azad Hind. King George VI. Half Silver. 1 Rupee. 1942/43Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose had declared the formation of Provisional Government of Free India (Azad Hind) at Singapore 78 years ago (1943). The Provisional Government proclaimed authority over Indian civilian and military personnel in southeast Asian British colonial territory and the prospective authority over Indian territory which would fall to the combined Japanese and Indian National Army forces during the thrust towards India.The government of Azad Hind had plans for its own currency, postage stamps, courts and a civil code. In the eyes of some Indians, its existence gave a greater importance to the independence struggle against the British.While no currency was printed by PGAH, the existence of a few coins was reported in the late 1940s. Among the coins issued by the Provisional Government, the British India 1 rupee (silver) coins had the words ‘PGAH 1943’ embossed on the head of George VI. This killer cancellation was stamped right on the Royal face. Very few of these coins exist, as most were melted for the silver and many had the embossing worn off.