Summary
5 Cents, Issued by Mauritius, 1945
Minted by Pretoria Mint, South Africa
Obverse Description
Crowned head of the king facing left; around, GEORGE vi KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA; artist's initials, PM, below neck
Reverse Description
At centre within a circle of beads, 5; around above, MAURITIUS; around below, FIVE CENTS - 1945; the mint mark, SA, below central numeral
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
During World War II the Pretoria Mint struck coins for Mauritius using master tools supplied by the Royal Mint, London
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr John P. Sharples - Museum Victoria, 1994
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Date Issued
1945 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
Percy Metcalfe CVO - Royal Mint, London, Great Britain, 1937
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Denomination
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
28 mm (Outside Diameter), 9.81 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#20
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000., 1421 Pages
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Keywords
British Empire Coins, World War II, 1939-1945, British Commonwealth and Empire Coins
