2 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
Years
1943 - 1947
Alignment
Medal ↑↑
Shape
Round
Diameter (⌀)
23.2 mm
Weight
3.85 g
Face Value
2 Cents (0.02 MUR)
Demonetized
Yes
Composition
Bronze
Obverse (heads)
Obverse Description
Crowned portrait of King George VI with legend around.
Obverse Designer
Percy Metcalfe
Obverse Lettering
GEORGE VI KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA
PM
Reverse (tails)
Reverse Description
Denomination within a beaded circle with text around
Reverse Lettering
MAURITIUS
TWO CENTS 1947
2
SA
Edge
Edge Description
Plain
Mints
South African Mint, Pretoria (SA)
1890 - 1992
Mintage
Year
Mintage
Quality
1943 SA
290,000
Circulated
1944 SA
500,000
Circulated
1945 SA
250,000
Circulated
1946 SA
400,000
Circulated
1947 SA
250,000
Circulated