Mauritius 1975 silver 50 Rupees "kestrel bird" commemorative 1-yr type PROOF

Description

Large Crown-size Mauritius Kestrel bird of prey 1975 silver 50 Rupees "nature conservation" series commemorative issue. Scarce one-year type; only 9500 proofs were minted with many melted-down for during the crazy "silver rush" of the 1980th. A great-looking specimen in Proof condition with original mint luster. The coin is about 45 mm in diameter, sterling silver - .925 silver content; weighs 35.0 grams, reeded rim. Not cleaned; these are the actual photos.
Mauritius 1975 silver 50 Rupees "kestrel bird" commemorative 1-yr type PROOF
Mauritius 1975 silver 50 Rupees "kestrel bird" commemorative 1-yr type PROOF
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Description
Large Crown-size
Mauritius Kestrel
bird of prey
1975 silver 50 Rupees "nature conservation" series commemorative issue. Scarce one-year type; only 9500 proofs were minted with many melted-down for during the crazy "silver rush" of the 1980th.
A great-looking specimen in Proof condition with original mint luster. The coin is about 45 mm in diameter, sterling silver - .925 silver content; weighs 35.0 grams, reeded rim.
Not cleaned; these are the actual photos.
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