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5 Cents - Elizabeth II 1st portrait
| Bronze | 9.7 g | 28.4 mm |
| Issuer | Mauritius |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1968) Elizabeth II (1968-1992) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1956-1978 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05 MUR) |
| Currency | Rupee (1835-date) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.7 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Thickness | 2.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#5493 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Value within beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*MAURITIUS*
5
FIVE·CENTS·1969
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Cents - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1956-1978 from Mauritius made of Bronze weighing 9.7g 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 designed by Mary Gillick and was used on coins throughout the British Commonwealth. The use of bronze as the material for the coin was also a common practice during this time period for coins of this denomination. Today, this coin is considered a collector's item and can be found in auctions and online marketplaces.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 201000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1957 | 203000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1959 | 801000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1960 | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1963 | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1964 | 600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1965 | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1966 | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1967 | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1969 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1970 | 800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1971 | 750 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 3700000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 9268 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1956-1978 coin.
