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British Mauritius was a British crown colony. Formerly part of the French colonial empire, the crown colony of Mauritius was established after a British invasion in 1810 and the subsequent Treaty of Paris that followed. It later gained independence as a Commonwealth realm on 12 March 1968.
The year 1981 was proclaimed the International Year of Disabled Persons (IYDP) by the United Nations. It called for a plan of action with an emphasis on equalization of opportunities, rehabilitation and prevention of disabilities. The slogan of IYDP was "a wheelchair in every home", defined as the right of persons with disabilities to take part fully in the life and development of their societies, enjoy living conditions equal to those of other citizens, and have an equal share in improved conditions resulting from socio-economic development.
Obverse
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Second crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara enclosed by HM name with country name above and denomination below. QUEEN ELIZABETH II · MAURITIUS |
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Reverse
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Depicts a radiant map of Mauritius containing the logo of I.Y.D.P in the middle surrounded by the inscription of the event with date. FULL PARTICIPATION AND EQUALITY · 1982 |
Edge |
25 Rupees
2nd portrait
KM# 50
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