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1 Rupee - George VI
| Copper-nickel | 11.7 g | 29.6 mm |
| Issuer | Mauritius |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1950-1951 |
| Value | 1 Rupee (1 MUR) |
| Currency | Rupee (1835-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 11.7 g |
| Diameter | 29.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#4991 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
The coat of arms of Mauritius
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·⁕·MAURITIUS·⁕·
19 50
K G
·⁕·ONE·RUPEE·⁕·
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Security edge
Interesting fact
The 1 Rupee coin from Mauritius featuring George VI, minted between 1950 and 1951, was the first coin to bear the image of a British monarch on a Mauritian coin. This was a significant departure from the previous coins issued by Mauritius, which had featured a variety of local symbols and motifs. The introduction of the British monarch's image on the coin was a reflection of Mauritius' status as a British colony at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 1500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1951 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Rupee - George VI 1950-1951 coin.
