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2015-02-27
India - British. 1/12 Anna, 1938 (c). Prid-858; KM-526. Copper. George VI. Second head. Restrike. NGC graded Proof 64 Red. Estimated Value $300-UP. Categories: World Crowns and Minors
Anna
An Anna (Hindustani आना ānā) was a currency unit formerly used in India, equal to 1/16 rupee. It was subdivided into 4 Paise or 12 Pies (thus there were 64 paise in a rupee and 192 pies). The term belonged to the Muslim monetary system. The Anna is not commonly used since India decimalised its currency in 1957.Sometimes, 50 Paise is colloquial ...