1955 Pakistan Half Anna Coin: Specifications and Value

The 1955 Pakistan Half Anna (alongside the 1954 issue) represents early post-independence coinage.

Specifications

• Mint: Karachi Mint
• Composition: Nickel
• Weight: 1.260 grams
• Diameter: 16.7 mm
• Obverse: Crescent and star with "Government of Pakistan" in Urdu/English
• Reverse: Denomination "Half Anna" in English/Urdu, date 1955

Value Guide (USD)

Catalog values range $2–$10 depending on condition:

• Very Fine (VF): ~$2–$3
• Extremely Fine (XF): ~$4–$6
• About Uncirculated (AU): ~$7–$10
• Uncirculated (MS60+): Premiums apply for certified grades

Context

Pakistan decimalized in 1961 (1 Rupee = 100 Paisa), demonetizing anna/pie denominations. The Half Anna = 1/32 Rupee = 3.125 Paisa. These coins are relatively common but scarce in high grades due to nickel's susceptibility to environmental damage in South Asian climates.