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10 Rupees - Elizabeth II Independence; Silver Proof Issue
1971 year| Silver (.925) | 20.0 g | 35.0 mm |
| Issuer | Mauritius |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1968-1992) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1971 |
| Value | 10 Rupees (10 MUR) |
| Currency | Rupee (1835-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 20.0 g |
| Diameter | 35.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#20768 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Dodo bird
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAURITIUS INDEPENDENCE
· 10 RUPEES ·
Engraver: Christopher Ironside
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Rupees - Elizabeth II (Independence; Silver Proof Issue) 1971 from Mauritius is that it was issued to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Mauritius' independence from British colonial rule, which was achieved on March 12, 1968. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and a depiction of the Mauritian flag on the reverse, symbolizing the country's transition from a British colony to an independent nation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 750 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Rupees - Elizabeth II (Independence; Silver Proof Issue) 1971 coin.
