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2 Cents – Mauritius

Standard circulation coins

Context

Years: 1949–1952

Issuer: Mauritius

Period:

Ruler: George VI

Currency:

(since 1835)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 500,000

Material

Diameter: 23.2 mm

Weight: 3.85 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Bronze

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #26

Numista: #16471

Value

Exchange value: 0.02 MUR

Obverse

Inscription:

KING GEORGE THE SIXTH

PM

Translation:

KING GEORGE THE SIXTH

BY THE GRACE OF GOD, KING OF ALL THE BRITISH DOMINIONS, DEFENDER OF THE FAITH, EMPEROR OF INDIA

Script: Latin

Language: English

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Reverse

Inscription:

*MAURITIUS*

2

TWO·CENTS·1949

Script: Latin

Edge

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint (Tower Hill)	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1949	—	250,000
1949	—	—	Proof
1952	—	250,000
1952	—	—	Proof

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