1 Aana

The 1 Aana coin was a denomination used during British India, equal to 1/16th of a rupee, and typically struck in copper or nickel-brass alloys. Featuring inscriptions in English and regional scripts, these coins often bore the effigy of the reigning British monarch, such as George VI, along with the date of minting. Circular or scalloped in shape depending on the era, the 1 Aana was widely used in everyday transactions and serves as a symbolic relic of colonial India's currency system prior to decimalisation in 1957. Its obsolescence adds to its appeal among collectors seeking pieces of India's pre-independence monetary history.