¼ Rupee 1960-1978 [Mauritius]

Coins-Africa

Reverse
In the central part, a composition of four heraldic emblems: at the top - the British Crown, on the left - the Tudor Rose, at the bottom - the Fleur-de-lis, on the right - an Indian flower. At the base of the lily is the letter 'KG' - the mark of the designer of the British Royal Mint, George Kruger Gray. Along the upper edge arc is the country name in English, framed by five-pointed stars: 'MAURITIUS', on the left, bottom, and right - the inscription and year of minting: 'QUARTER RUPEE 1971'. Around the edge of the coin is a toothed (reeded) rim.
Obverse
In the central part, the right-facing profile of Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain. To the left, bottom, and right along the rim is the text in English: 'QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND'. The edge of the coin features raised elements in the form of teeth (denticles).