Half Rupee 1954
Issuer India Period Republic (1950-date) Type Standard circulation coin Years 1950-1956 Value ¼ Rupee Currency Rupee (1950-1957) Composition Nickel Weight 2.73 g Diameter 19 mm Thickness 1.53 mm Shape Round Technique Milled Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑ Demonetized Yes Obverse Asoka Lion pedestal Lettering: GOVERNMENT . OF . INDIA Reverse Grain sprigs flank denomination and "Chaar Aana" (Four Annas) in Devnagari 1/4 Rupee 1954 ✓ Price Rs 250 / US$5.00