1947(B) 1/12 An India British
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This 1947(B) India British 1 Anna was a coin minted during the last year of British rule in India. The coin features the image of King George VI on the obverse (front) side, who was the reigning monarch at the time.
On the reverse (back) side of the coin is the denomination "1 ANNA INDIA" surrounded by a wreath. The "B" mint mark, which appears below the wreath, indicates that the coin was minted in Bombay (now Mumbai), India.
1947 was a significant year in India's history, as it marked the end of nearly 200 years of British rule in the country. India had been seeking independence for many years, and a long struggle led by figures such as Mahatma Gandhi eventually led to the country gaining its independence on August 15, 1947.
The 1947(B) India British 1 Anna was therefore one of the last coins issued by the British in India, and it would have been in circulation during this period of political change and upheaval.After India gained independence, the country's currency was reformed and a new series of coins was issued. However, the 1947(B) India British 1 Anna remained in circulation for a few years after independence, and it was eventually demonetized in 1957.
Today, the 1947(B) India British 1 Anna is a collectible item among coin collectors and history enthusiasts.
The coin is also an interesting historical artifact that provides a glimpse into the end of the British era in India and the beginning of the country's independence.