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Mauritius Half Rupee 1950
Rediscover the charm of yesteryears with the Mauritius Half Rupe 1950! Place a custom order at Hoard of the Rings and have this beautiful piece of history handcrafted into a stunning coin ring, rich with history and tales from years of changing hands.
 
It's the perfect gift or keepsake and a beautiful addition to any jewelry collection. Celebrate timeless elegance with a unique piece that's more than a ring—it's a story waiting to be told.

Mauritius Half Rupee 1950

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  • The 1950 Mauritius Half Rupee is a colonial-era coin issued under British rule, featuring King George VI and native wildlife, making it a distinctive piece for collectors.

    Here’s a detailed breakdown of its features and historical context:

    🪙 Coin Overview

    • Country: Mauritius (British colony at the time)

    • Denomination: ½ Rupee

    • Year of Issue: 1950

    • Composition: Copper-Nickel

    • Weight: 5.83 grams

    • Diameter: 23.5 mm

    • Edge: Reeded

    • Mint: Royal Mint, London

    🖼️ Design Details

    • Obverse:

      • Portrait of King George VI facing left.

      • Inscription: GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR

      • Designer: Thomas Humphrey Paget

    • Reverse:

      • Features a swamp deer (Rusa deer) standing left, native to Mauritius.

      • Inscription: MAURITIUS / HALF RUPEE / 1950

      • The stag design is symbolic of the island’s fauna and colonial identity.

    📜 Historical Significance

    • Issued during the final years of King George VI’s reign, just before Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne in 1952.

    • Reflects Mauritius’s status as a British colony and its blend of imperial and local imagery.

    • The use of silver was being phased out globally in lower denominations, making this one of the last silver half rupees from Mauritius.

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