Princely state of Kutch Copper 1 Payalo – George VI Maharaja of Kutch Vijayarajaji Khengarji

Princely state of Kutch, 1 Payalo – George VI, Maharaja of Kutch Vijayarajaji Khengarji, r. 1942-1948 AD, Composition: Copper, Denomination: 1 Payalo, Weight: 8.3 grm, Diameter: 27.25 mm, Y#79, about very fine.

During Maharaja Vijayarajaji Khengarji’s reign (1942–1948), the princely state of Kutch issued coins like the 1 Payalo in copper, often featuring both local symbols and the name of British monarch George VI. Though semi-autonomous, Kutch acknowledged British suzerainty, hence George VI’s presence on its coinage. This reflected a blend of local rule and colonial influence.