Cocos (Keeling) Islands 10 rupees John Clunies Ross PR64 PCGS silver coin 1977

The Cocos (Keeling) Islands 10 Rupees 1977 silver coin is a commemorative issue honoring John Clunies-Ross and marking the 150th Anniversary of the Keeling Cocos Islands, as explicitly stated in the reverse inscription. This coin reflects the unique island heritage of a remote Indian Ocean territory closely associated with the Clunies-Ross family.

The obverse features a finely engraved left-facing portrait of John Clunies Ross, depicted with neatly styled hair, a pronounced mustache, and formal attire. The bust is framed by a laurel wreath symbolizing distinction and legacy. Beneath the portrait appears the inscription “JOHN CLUNIES ROSS.” The deep mirrored proof background contrasts sharply with the frosted relief, highlighting facial features and the wreath’s detailed leaves.

The reverse presents a stylized tropical island composition with a tall palm tree above a shoreline and textured ocean waves. Around the design runs the full inscription “150th ANNIVERSARY KEELING COCOS ISLANDS,” clearly identifying the commemorative theme. The denomination “10 RUPEES” is placed prominently, while the dates 1827–1977 appear along the lower edge, completing the anniversary message.

Struck in silver with a Deep Cameo Proof finish, this coin is certified PCGS PR64 DCAM. A historically meaningful and visually elegant issue for collectors of island coinage and world commemoratives.

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