Title

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½ Rupee – Mauritius

Standard circulation coins

Context

Year: 1946

Issuer: Mauritius

Period:

Ruler: George VI

Currency:

(since 1835)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 100,000

Material

Diameter: 23.65 mm

Weight: 5.83 g

Silver weight: 2.92 g

Thickness: 1.76 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 50% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #23

Numista: #34037

Value

Exchange value: ½ MUR

Bullion value: $8.00

Obverse

Inscription:

GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR

PM

Translation:

GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR

INDIA EMPEROR

Script: Latin

Language: English

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Reverse

Inscription:

.MAURITIUS. .HALF.RUPEE.

KG

1946

Script: Latin

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Security edge

Categories

Person> Monarch

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint (Tower Hill)	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1946	—	100,000
1946	—	—	Proof

💎 Very Rare