Mauritius 1/2 rupee Republic Coinage Queen Elizabeth PR68 PCGS CuNi coin 1971

This 1971 Mauritius 1/2 Rupee copper-nickel coin is a high-grade Proof issue combining royal portraiture with the island’s distinctive wildlife, certified PCGS PR68 DCAM. The obverse features a right-facing crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by the royal legend and a finely denticled border. Elizabeth II remained Queen of Mauritius after independence in 1968, placing this coin within the nation’s early post-independence period. The reverse presents a detailed standing stag in profile, with prominent branching antlers, slender legs and carefully modeled body. The animal is framed by MAURITIUS and HALF RUPEE, while the date 1971 appears prominently below and the small designer initials KG are visible near the stag’s legs. Struck in copper-nickel, the coin’s Deep Cameo Proof finish provides dramatic contrast between frosted relief and mirror-like fields. Certified PCGS PR68 DCAM, it is an appealing choice for collectors of Mauritius, Queen Elizabeth II, wildlife and Commonwealth coinage.

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