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2 Cents - Elizabeth II 1st portrait
| Bronze | 3.85 g | 23.2 mm |
| Issuer | Mauritius |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1968) Elizabeth II (1968-1992) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1953-1978 |
| Value | 2 Cents (0.02 MUR) |
| Currency | Rupee (1835-date) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.85 g |
| Diameter | 23.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#2327 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Denomination in circle, surrounded by text
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*MAURITIUS*
2
TWO·CENTS·1975
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Cents - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1953-1978 from Mauritius made of Bronze weighing 3.85 g is that it was minted during a time when Mauritius was still a British colony. The coin features the first portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which was used on coins throughout the British Commonwealth from 1953 to 1978. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in the history of Mauritius and the British Commonwealth.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1955 | 501000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1956 | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1957 | 501000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1959 | 503000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1960 | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1961 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1962 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1963 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1964 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1965 | 750000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1966 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1967 | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1969 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1971 | 750 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 5200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 9268 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Cents - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1953-1978 coin.
