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½ Rupee - Elizabeth II 1st portrait
| Copper-nickel | 5.85 g | 23.65 mm |
| Issuer | Mauritius |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1968) Elizabeth II (1968-1992) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1965-1978 |
| Value | ½ Rupee (½ MUR) |
| Currency | Rupee (1835-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5.85 g |
| Diameter | 23.65 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#2272 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Stag (Swamp deer) (Binomial Name: Rucervus duvaucelii) facing left, date in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·MAURITIUS· ·HALF·RUPEE·
KG
1971
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Security edge
Comment
The Swamp deer or Barasingha (Binomial Name: Rucervus duvaucelii)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Rupee coin from Mauritius featuring Elizabeth II (1st portrait) is that it was minted during a time of great change for the country. Mauritius gained independence from British colonial rule in 1968, just a few years after the coin was first introduced in 1965. This coin, therefore, represents a unique moment in the country's history, as it features the image of the British monarch on one side and the Mauritian coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the transition from colonial rule to independence.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1971 | 750 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 4160000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 9268 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Rupee - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1965-1978 coin.
