½ Rupee 1965-1978 [Mauritius]

Coins-Africa

Reverse
In the central part is a deer. Below it is the year of issue: 1975. Near the front hooves is the letter 'KG' - the initials of the designer of the British Royal Mint, George Kruger Gray. Along the left arc of the coin's edge is the country name in English, framed by dots: 'MAURITIUS'. On the right is an inscription, separated by dots: 'HALF RUPEE'. The coin's edge features a toothed (reeded) relief.
Obverse
In the central part is the right-facing profile of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. To the left, below, and to the right along the rim is text in English: 'QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND'. The coin's edge features relief elements in the form of teeth (denticles).