10 Cents - George VI
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Reverse: © smithymx67
Description
This was a standard circulation coin for Mauritius.
Key Details
Country
Mauritius (MUS)
Currency
Mauritian Rupee
MUR - Rs
1877 - to date
Type
Standard Circulating
Year
1952
Alignment
Medal ↑↑
Shape
Scalloped (12 notches)
Diameter (⌀)
23.5 mm
Weight
5.15 g
Face Value
10 Cents (0.10 MUR)
Demonetized
Yes
Composition
Cupronickel
Obverse (heads)
Obverse Description
Crowned portrait of King George VI with legend around.
Obverse Designer
Percy Metcalfe
Obverse Lettering
KING GEORGE THE SIXTH
PM
Reverse (tails)
Reverse Description
Denomination of coin with text around.
Reverse Lettering
MAURITIUS
TEN CENTS 1952
10
Edge
Edge Description
Plain
Mints
Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London
1810 - 1975
Mintage
Year
Mintage
Quality
1952
250,000
Circulated
1952
Proof