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10 Rupees – Mauritius

Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: Independence
Mauritius
Context
Year: 1971
Issuer: Mauritius Issuer flag
Currency:
Rupee
(since 1835)
Demonetized: Yes
Total mintage: 50,000
Material
Diameter: 35 mm
Weight: 17.6 g
Thickness: 2.6 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: Copper-nickel
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
Obverse
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References
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Numista: #20767
Value
Exchange value: 10 MUR

Obverse

Description:
Young bust of Elizabeth II wearing crown.
Inscription:
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND 1971
Script: Latin
Engraver: Cecil Thomas

Reverse

Description:
Flightless, extinct bird.
Inscription:
MAURITIUS INDEPENDENCE

· 10 RUPEES ·
Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Categories

Animal> Bird
Person> Monarch

Mints

NameMark
Royal Mint—

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1971—50,000

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