1/4 Rupee - George VI

€1.00
IssuerMauritius
Year1950-1951
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/4 Rupee (1/4 MUR)
CurrencyRupee (1835-date)
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight2.95 g
Dimensions19.0 mm
Thickness1.3 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Percy Metcalfe
Reverse: George Kruger Gray
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#27, Schön#28
Obverse descriptionCrowned head of King George VI facing left, legend in English surrounds.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringKING GEORGE THE SIXTH PM
Reverse descriptionClockwise: Crown, Lotus Flower, Fleur-de-lis (stylized lily), Tudor Rose, surrounded by country name, value and date.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering* MAURITIUS * K G QUARTER·RUPEE·1951
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1950  - - 2 000 000
1950  - Proof -
1951  - - 1 000 000
1951  - Proof -
Catalog ID9457861040
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