Summary
1 Rupee, Issued by Mauritius, 1975
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
Crowned head of the queen facing right; around, QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Reverse Description
The shield of Mauritius quartered with a lymphad (galley), three palm trees, a key and a star from which a light shines (these last two reflect the motto of the island which does not appear on the coin 'the star and key of the Indian Ocean'); the shield divides the date 1975; around above, MAURITIUS; around below, ONE RUPEE
Edge Description
Security edge
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Ken Petrie, 11 Aug 1986
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Date Issued
1975 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Denomination
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Material
Copper-Nickel
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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
30 mm (Outside Diameter), 11.74 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#35.1
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000., 1421 Pages
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Keywords
British Commonwealth Coins, British Commonwealth and Empire Coins
