1978 Mauritius 1/2 Rupee~Low Mintage
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| Management number | 9016804 | Release Date | 2025/09/04 | List Price | $2.69 | Model Number | 9016804 | ||
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Denomination and Year: It is a half (½) Rupee coin from Mauritius, minted in 1978.
Obverse Design: The obverse (front) features the first crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, accompanied by the inscription "QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND".
Reverse Design: The reverse (back) depicts a Swamp Deer (Barasingha) facing left, with the country name "MAURITIUS", the denomination "HALF RUPEE", and the year "1978" inscribed.
Composition and Characteristics: This coin is made of copper-nickel, has a weight of 5.85 grams, a diameter of 23.65 mm, and a thickness of 1.8 mm, featuring a security edge.
Historical Context: This coin was part of a series introduced in 1971 by the Royal Mint, featuring Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and various Mauritian motifs on the reverse. A later series in 1987 replaced the monarch's portrait with that of Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, an important Mauritian leader, preceding Mauritius becoming a republic in 1992.
| Category | Vintage & collectibles > Collectible Coins > Collectible World Coins |
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| Size | N/A |
| Brand | None |
| Condition | Good |
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