Mauritius 20 rupees 50th Birth of Prince Charles Philip proof silver coin 1997

This Mauritius 20 Rupees silver Proof coin, dated 1997, commemorates the 50th birthday of Prince Charles, born in 1948, through a detailed royal family composition. The obverse features a formal portrait of Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam wearing glasses, suit and tie, surrounded by his name and title. The reverse portrays Queen Elizabeth II leaning over the infant Prince Charles in an intimate mother-and-child scene, with finely rendered clothing, jewelry, bedding and floral details. A contrasting shield bears “PRINCE CHARLES 1948,” while a stylized draped flag-like motif appears at right. The inscriptions identify Elizabeth and Philip, the dates 1947 and 1997, and the 20 RUPEES denomination, accompanied by small floral emblems. Charles, eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, was born in 1948 and later became King Charles III. Struck in silver with a brilliant Proof finish, this commemorative combines Mauritian numismatics, royal history, family portraiture and an unusual biographical design.

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