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5 Cents - George VI
| Bronze | 9.7 g | 28.4 mm |
| Issuer | Mauritius |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1942-1945 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05 MUR) |
| Currency | Rupee (1835-date) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.7 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#9712 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
Value within beaded circle, value and date below circle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*MAURITIUS*
5
SA
FIVE·CENTS·1945
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Cents - George VI 1942-1945 coin from Mauritius is that it was minted during World War II, when Mauritius was still a British colony. The coin features a portrait of King George VI on one side and a sugar cane plant on the other, which was a common motif on Mauritian coins at the time. Despite being made of bronze, the coin is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors due to its historical significance and limited mintage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 SA | 940000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1944 SA | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1945 SA | 1500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents - George VI 1942-1945 coin.
