1 Rupee 1977 front 1 Rupee 1977 back
1 Rupee 1977 photo

1 Rupee

1977 year
Copper-nickel - -
Description
Issuer
Cocos (Keeling) Islands (Australia)
Ruling authority
Clunies-Ross V (1946-1978)
Type
Token
Year
1977
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1878-1984)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#318368
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Palm tree on a beach leaning left.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KEELING-COCOS ISLANDS
1
RUPEE
1977

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 1 Rupee 1977 coin from Cocos (Keeling) Islands (Australia) made of Copper-nickel is a rare and unique coin. It's interesting to note that this coin was issued as a token currency for the island's local economy, and it's not considered a legal tender in Australia.