Summary

Proof 10 Cents, Issued by Mauritius, 1954
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, 10; around above, MAURITIUS; around below, TEN CENTS - 1954

Edge Description

Plain

Significance

First issue of the 10 cents denomination for Queen Elizabeth II, 252,000 working strikes were made. This is a Proof of Record strike supplied for the reference collection of the National Gallery of Victoria through the Melbourne Branch of the Royal Mint.

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