5 Rupees

Features

Issuer Cocos (Keeling) Islands (Australia)
Ruling authority Clunies-Ross V (1946-1978)
Type Token
Year 1968
Value 5 Rupees
Currency Rupee (1878-1984)
Composition Plastic (red)
Shape Round
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
70472
References KM# Tn15
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Palm tree in beach. With Island's name at right and date at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KEELING-
COCOS Is
1968

Reverse

Value at center, encircled by a continuous looping line.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 5R

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1968  Photo $ 150 $ 180 $ 210

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Rupees
Katz
Auction 80
Lot 938
Internet Archive
5 Apr 2023 UNC USD 221.58
(EUR 205.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Rupees
Katz
Auction 70
Lot 731
Internet Archive
13 Nov 2022 UNC USD 199.96
(EUR 185.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 RupeesPicture 1 of a sold 5 Rupees
Heritage Auctions
2022 November 20 - 21 The Archipelago Collection World Coins Showcase Auction 61284
Lot 99138
Internet Archive
20 Nov 2022 XF
(NGC XF45)
USD 169.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 RupeesPicture 1 of a sold 5 Rupees
The Coinhouse Auctions
Auction 17
Lot 1605
Internet Archive
19 Dec 2020 XF USD 129.71
(EUR 120.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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