250 Rupees ("Dodo" Gold Bullion) 1988 front 250 Rupees ("Dodo" Gold Bullion) 1988 back
250 Rupees ("Dodo" Gold Bullion) 1988 photo
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250 Rupees "Dodo" Gold Bullion

1988 year
Gold (.917) 8.51 g 22.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Mauritius
Queen
Elizabeth II (1968-1992)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1988
Value
250 Rupees 250 MUR = USD 5.38
Currency
Rupee (1835-date)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
8.51 g
Diameter
22.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#55295
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

A Dodo bird, as it is represented in the painting of Roelandt Savery

Script: Latin

Lettering:
· 1988 · THE DODO · Rs.250 ·
1/4 · OUNCE FINE GOLD

Engraver: Roelandt Savery

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The "Dodo" Gold Bullion coin from Mauritius, issued in 1988, features a unique design of a dodo bird on its obverse side, which is a rare and interesting feature for a coin.