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1000 Rupees "Dodo" Gold Bullion
1988 year| Gold (.917) | 34.05 g | - |
| Issuer | Mauritius |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1968-1992) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1988 |
| Value | 1000 Rupees 1000 MUR = USD 22 |
| Currency | Rupee (1835-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 34.05 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#369061 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A Dodo bird, as it is represented in the painting of Roelandt Savery
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· 1988 · THE DODO · Rs.1000 ·
ONE OUNCE FINE GOLD
Engraver: Roelandt Savery
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The "Dodo" Gold Bullion coin from Mauritius, minted in 1988, is a unique and interesting collector's item. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of a dodo bird on one side, while the other side bears the image of Queen Elizabeth II. This is a remarkable feature, as the dodo bird has been extinct since the 17th century, and its depiction on a gold coin adds to the coin's novelty and value. Additionally, the coin's gold content, weighing 34.05 grams, and its purity, .917, make it a valuable and sought-after collectible among numismatists and gold investors.
