150 Rupees (Kingdom Anniversary; 0.916 Gold) 1977 front 150 Rupees (Kingdom Anniversary; 0.916 Gold) 1977 back
150 Rupees (Kingdom Anniversary; 0.916 Gold) 1977 photo
© Stacks Bowers

150 Rupees Kingdom Anniversary; 0.916 Gold

1977 year
Gold (.916) 8.48 g 21.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Cocos (Keeling) Islands (Australia)
Ruling authority
Clunies-Ross V (1946-1978)
Type
Token
Year
1977
Value
150 Rupees
Currency
Rupee (1878-1984)
Composition
Gold (.916)
Weight
8.48 g
Diameter
21.5 mm
Thickness
1.85 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#137978
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Palm tree on a beach leaning left.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
*150TH ANNIVERSARY * KEELING * COCOS ISLANDS *
1827-1977
150 RUPEES

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Two emissions of the coin were produced: one in .75 fine gold and the other in .916 gold. The latter of the two weighs approximately 8.48 grams. Both are circular in shape and use coin alignment.

Interesting fact

The 1977 Cocos (Keeling) Islands 150 Rupees Gold Token has a unique feature - it has a reversible design. The coin has a distinctive shape, with a circular hole in the center, and the design on one side is a mirror image of the other side, creating a fascinating visual effect.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1977  2000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 150 Rupees (Kingdom Anniversary; 0.916 Gold) 1977 coin.