10 Rupees
10 Rupees Mauritius (Sugar Cane)
Mauritius · 1997
A heptagonal (7-sided) silver-colored coin. The reverse features a laborer harvesting sugar cane with a sickle, with the denomination '10 RUPEES' and 'MAURITIUS 1997' inscribed.
- Country
- Mauritius
- Year
- 1997
- Denomination
- 10 Rupees
- Metal
- Copper-nickel
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Overview
A heptagonal (7-sided) silver-colored coin. The reverse features a laborer harvesting sugar cane with a sickle, with the denomination '10 RUPEES' and 'MAURITIUS 1997' inscribed.
Historical significance
This coin depicts the sugar industry, which has historically been the backbone of the Mauritian economy. The imagery reflects the island's agricultural heritage and the manual labor involved in sugar production, which played a pivotal role in the nation's development.
Estimated value
$0.50 - $2.00 USD (depending on condition)
Care & preservation
Store in a cool, dry place inside a PVC-free flip or coin capsule. Avoid cleaning or polishing as it can strip the coin's natural patina and lower its numismatic value.