1965 1/2 Rup MS63 认证号50619938, PCGS号181662

Republic of Mauritius Half Rupee, Copper- Nickel 23.65mm / 5.85g. The Indian Ocean island Nation of Mauritius was under British rule from 1810 until it declared independence in 1968. Mauritius introduced the 1/2 Rupee coin in 1934 in silver with a portrait of George V. Mauritius and Seychelles, are the only African currencies that use the rupee as their official currency, and they along with Sri Lanka, are the only Rupee denominated currencies that use the "cent" as their subunit. This standard circulation design was first introduced in 1965 (200,000 coins minted at London, UK) and continued to be minted until 1978. The 1965 design featured a bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right with lettering, "QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND." The obverse depicts a Rusa Swamp deer facing left with lettering "MAUTIRIUS HALF RUPEE" and the date below. The Rusa deer species was transplanted from Java by Dutch settlers in 1639. With no natural predator, the deer flourished and have become an important part of the island's economy. A new 1/2 rupee coin was introduced in 1987 in nickel plated steel featuring a bust of if Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam who led the country to independence in 1968 and was its first Prime Minister.