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25 Cents
1913 year| Plastic (plastic ivory) | 1.18 g | - |
| Issuer | Cocos (Keeling) Islands (Australia) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Clunies-Ross IV (1910-1944) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1913 |
| Value | 25 Cents (0.25) |
| Currency | Rupee (1878-1984) |
| Composition | Plastic (plastic ivory) |
| Weight | 1.18 g |
| Size | 24 mm |
| Shape | Square |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#27785 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Serial number, value, issuer's name, and actual issue date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2549
C. 25
J.S.CLUNIES ROSS
1913
Interesting fact
The Cocos (Keeling) Islands 1913 25 Cents token made of plastic ivory is a unique and rare coin that has a fascinating history. Did you know that the Cocos (Keeling) Islands were previously known as the Cocos Islands and are located in the Indian Ocean, about 2,700 kilometers northwest of Perth, Australia? The islands were discovered in 1609 by the British and were later annexed by Australia in 1901. The 1913 token was issued during a time when the islands were experiencing a shortage of coins, and the local government decided to issue tokens made of plastic ivory as a temporary solution. This coin is a rare example of a token that was used as a substitute for regular currency and is now highly sought after by collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Cents 1913 coin.
