1971 Mauritius Gold Proof 200 Rupee Coin - Independence reverse

1971 Mauritius Gold Proof 200 Rupee Coin - Independence obverse

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1971 Mauritius Gold Proof 200 Rupee Coin - Independence

1971 Mauritius Gold Proof 200 Rupee Coin. This gold coin was issued to commemorate the independence of Mauritius from British colonial rule in 1968.

1971 Mauritius Gold Proof 200 Rupee Coin.

This gold coin was issued to commemorate the independence of Mauritius from British colonial rule in 1968.

The coin is struck to a proof finish in 22 carat gold and contains 0.4587 troy ounces of the precious metal. Just 750 of these coins were minted, making them an interesting addition to any world coin collection.

British Mauritius

Discovered by the Portuguese in 1505, Mauritius was subsequently held by the Dutch, French, and British before independence was attained in 1968. It has one of Africa's highest per capita incomes.

Mauritius was formerly part of Isles de France et de Bourbon under French rule. Mauritius passed to British rule in 1814 and became independent in 1968.

Gold Coins from Mauritius

Although there were British coins struck for Mauritius as early as 1822, these were undated, and had their legends (inscriptions) in French.

The first modern gold coinage was issued in 1971.

Edge

The edge is reeded.

Obverse

The obverse features the Cecil Thomas portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II. The lettering reads:

QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND 1971

Reverse

The reverse shows a couple sitting down together in a forest.

MAURITIUS INDEPENDENCE
· 200 RUPEES ·

Key Information

Intrinsic Value	£1,050.43
Product ID	5171
Stock Status	Out of Stock

Product Spec

Metal	Gold
Diameter	27.78 mm
Gold Weight Troy Ounces	0.4587
Fineness/Carat	0.917 / 22
Date	1971
Obverse Designer	Cecil Thomas
Reverse Designer	Christopher Ironside
Issuing Monarch	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Mint/Brand	The Royal Mint
Country	Mauritius

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