Summary

Proof 2 Cents, Issued by Mauritius, 1911
Minted by Royal Mint, London

Obverse Description

Crowned and draped bust of the King facing left, the King is wearing the Imperial Crown and the ermine Robe of State, the Collar of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, and the Badge of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath; around, GEORGE V KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA; on bust truncation, the artist's initials, BM

Reverse Description

At centre within a circle of beads, 2; around, MAURITIUS . TWO CENTS 1911 .

Edge Description

Plain

Significance

This coin forms part of a set of 1911 coins provided to the Melbourne Mint for their reference collection by the Royal Mint, London. Although the 2 cents is a proof strike the associated 1 cent is a working strike

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