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Worldwide Coins & Bank Notes => Other World Coins => Topic started by: Dumanyu on November 11, 2007, 11:35:34 AM

Title: Mauritius
Post by: Dumanyu on November 11, 2007, 11:35:34 AM

Mauritius Independence
1971 10 Rupees
Dodo Bird
KM# 38
Mintage: 50,000
Copper-Nickel
(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/dumanyu2/Mauritius1.jpg)
(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/dumanyu2/Mauritius.jpg)

Title: Re: Mauritius
Post by: Humpybong on November 11, 2007, 01:05:17 PM

What a fantastic coin.

I like the Dodo bird....gotta find me one now.

Title: Re: Mauritius
Post by: Dumanyu on November 11, 2007, 01:28:39 PM

bm,
     In addition to this type, there'a also a Proof Silver coin, but with a mintage of only 750, and a book value of $125.00, it may be tough to get one. I'll keep my eyes open at the shows.

Title: Re: Mauritius
Post by: Humpybong on November 11, 2007, 01:58:01 PM

Well there are none on ebay.....just have to keep looking!

Thanks Fred let me know if you find one.