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1 Rupee - Elizabeth II 1st portrait
| Copper-nickel | 11.7 g | 29.6 mm |
| Issuer | Mauritius |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1968) Elizabeth II (1968-1992) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1956-1978 |
| Value | 1 Rupee (1 MUR) |
| Currency | Rupee (1835-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 11.7 g |
| Diameter | 29.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#1831 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
The coat of arms of Mauritius
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·⁕·MAURITIUS·⁕·
19 78
K G
·⁕·ONE·RUPEE·⁕·
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Security edge (milled)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Rupee - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1956-1978 coin from Mauritius is that it features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins of the same denomination and era. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse features a depiction of a sugar cane plant, which was a major crop and industry in Mauritius at the time. This design was specifically chosen to reflect the island nation's rich agricultural heritage and its connection to the British Commonwealth.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1964 | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1971 | 750 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 4525000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 9268 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Rupee - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1956-1978 coin.
