Mauritius – 1971 – 200 Rupees – Independence – Gold – PCGS MS68

Mauritius – 1971 – 200 Rupees – Independence – Gold – PCGS MS68

This gold coin from Mauritius was minted in 1971 as a commemorative coin for independence . It thus combines modern Commonwealth nostalgia with a clear historical message, while also impressing as a relatively low-mintage gold coin in excellent condition.

The obverse features a crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, and the inscription around the edge mentions the monarchy and the year 1971. The reverse bears the inscription MAURITIUS INDEPENDENCE and depicts a couple in a forest as a symbolic motif, thus visually interpreting the theme of the issue. Below is the face value of 200 RUPEES .

The coin offered here has been graded MS68 by PCGS . This means it is an exceptionally high-quality standard coin in mint-state condition, resulting in surface quality, minting freshness, and overall appearance of a particularly high standard.

Highlights

• Mauritius 1971 Gold Commemorative Coin for Independence

• Standard minting with a print run of the offered variant: 2,500 pieces

• PCGS certified: MS68

• Fine weight (AWG): 0.4587 oz (14.27 g)

• Delivered in the original PCGS holder

Certification

• Grading: PCGS MS68

• Certificate number: 43828322

Technical data

• Country: Mauritius

• Year: 1971

• Face value: 200 Rupees

• Topic: Independence

• Metal: Gold

• Fineness: 917/1000 (22 carats)

• Weight: 15.56 g

• Fine weight (AWG): 0.4587 oz (14.27 g)

• Diameter: 28 mm

• Mint: The Royal Mint, Llantrisant

• Designer Avers: Cecil Thomas

• Designer lapel: Christopher Ironside

• Obverse motif: Queen Elizabeth II

• Reverse motif: Couple in the forest, inscription MAURITIUS INDEPENDENCE, face value 200 RUPEES