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1000 Rupees – Mauritius

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 15th anniversary of WWF (World Wildlife Fund).

Context

Year: 1975

Issuer: Mauritius

Period:

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

(since 1835)

Total mintage: 2,712

Material

Diameter: 35 mm

Weight: 33.44 g

Gold weight: 30.10 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #42

Numista: #24261

Value

Exchange value: 1000 MUR

Bullion value: $4732.96

Obverse

Inscription:

QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND 1975

Script: Latin

Engraver: Arnold Machin

Reverse

Inscription:

MAURITIUS

1000 RUPEES

Script: Latin

Engraver: Christopher Ironside

Edge

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1975	—	716	Proof
1975	—	1,996

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