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1 Rupee

1913 year
Plastic (Ivorine (Celluloid)) 1.72 g -
Description
Issuer
Cocos (Keeling) Islands (Australia)
Ruling authority
Clunies-Ross IV (1910-1944)
Type
Token
Year
1913
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1878-1984)
Composition
Plastic (Ivorine (Celluloid))
Weight
1.72 g
Size
29.8 × 29.3 mm
Shape
Square
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#70462
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Serial number, value, issuer's name, and actual issue date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1444
R. 1
J.S.CLUNIES ROSS
1913

Interesting fact

The 1 Rupee 1913 coin from Cocos (Keeling) Islands is unique in that it was made of plastic, specifically Ivorine (Celluloid), which is a rare material for coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1913  2000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Rupee 1913 coin.