TBNS Jewels
1941 British India One Rupee – King George VI Silver Coin
Per piece
This is a 1941 British India One Rupee silver coin, struck during the reign of King George VI, in the midst of World War II. Available through TBNS Jewels, this coin offers collectors and precious metal buyers an authentic piece of pre-Independence Indian silver history from one of the most consequential periods of the 20th century.
The obverse features the crowned bust of King George VI, with the legend "GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR," struck in the standard silver alloy used for British India Rupees of this period. The reverse carries the ornate floral wreath design characteristic of this series, with the denomination "ONE RUPEE INDIA" and the date "1941" at the center, surrounded by detailed rose, shamrock, thistle, and lotus motifs — floral emblems representing England, Ireland, Scotland, and India respectively, a hallmark of this Rupee series.
Why this coin matters for your collection:
Whether you're building a King George VI type set by year, assembling a WWII-era coinage collection, or adding to your precious metal holdings, this 1941 One Rupee coin is a solid, historically meaningful addition — available at TBNS Jewels, your source for silver and gold coins.