Summary

Proof 1 Cent, Issued by Mauritius, 1953
Minted by Royal Mint, London

Obverse Description

Crowned bust of the queen facing right; around, QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND; artist's initials, CT, incuse on bust truncation

Reverse Description

At centre within a bead circle, 1; around above, MAURITIUS; around below, ONE CENT 1953

Edge Description

Plain

Significance

First issue in the name of Queen Elizabeth II, only the 1 and 2 cents denominations struck in this year.

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