Mauritius 1949 cent

formerly in the Mountain Groan Collection

This type was struck 1949 and 1952 only but is not rare. Cents were struck for Mauritius 1911-78. Larger denominations, including the quarter, half and one rupee were not struck for Mauritius until 1934. Smaller denominations had been minted as far back as the 1870's. The island remained under British rule until 1968 and part of the Commonwealth until 1978.

Recorded mintage: 500,000 plus proofs.

Specification: 1.95 g, bronze, 17.8 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 25.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• 1934 half rupee
• 1938 rupee
• 1946 quarter rupee
• 1951 rupee
• 1964 5 cents
• 1978 2 cents
• Coins and currency dated 1949
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