Catalog
1 Cent - George VI
| Issuer | Government of Mauritius |
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| Year | 1943-1947 |
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| Reference(s) | KM#21, Schön#18 |
| Obverse description | Left-facing crowned effigy of King George VI, wearing the Imperial State Crown, engraved in high relief against a smooth field. The portrait, modelled by Percy Metcalfe, presents a bare-necked bust with fine facial detail. A circular legend surrounding the effigy reads 'GEORGE VI KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA', with the engraver's initials 'PM' appearing discreetly below the truncation. The coin is bordered by a continuous toothed rim. |
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| Obverse lettering | ·GEORGE VI KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA· |
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| Mintage | 1943 SA - - 520,000 1944 SA - - 500,000 1945 SA - - 500,000 1946 SA - - 500,000 1947 SA - - 500,000 |
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