25 Rupees - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; Conservation
1975 year| Silver (.500) | 25.5 g | 38.5 mm |
| Issuer | Mauritius |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1968-1992) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1975 |
| Value | 25 Rupees 25 MUR = USD 0.54 |
| Currency | Rupee (1835-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 25.5 g |
| Diameter | 38.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#44650 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 69% |
Reverse
Butterfly on flowers.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAURITIUS
25 RUPEES
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Papilio manlius is a species of Lepidoptera in the Papilionidae family. It is endemic to Mauritius. (Source : www.wikipedia.org)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted in 1975 to commemorate the conservation efforts of Queen Elizabeth II, as depicted by the image of the Queen on the obverse side of the coin, with the inscription "CONSERVATION" below her portrait. This coin is a unique example of how numismatics can be used to raise awareness about important social and environmental issues.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Rupees - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait; Conservation) 1975 coin.
