Mauritius Coins
The official currency of Mauritius is the Mauritian rupee, which is divided into 100 cents. The current monetary system reflects the rich history and economic development of this island nation in the Indian Ocean.
Current currency in circulation
The Mauritian rupee was introduced in 1877 and currently circulates in denominations of 25, 50 cents and 1, 5, 10, 20, 20, 50, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000 and 2000 rupees. The banknotes feature designs that reflect the culture and biodiversity of Mauritius, including images of local wildlife, historic buildings and important personalities.
Monetary history and highlights
Prior to the rupee, Mauritius used a variety of currencies, including the Mauritian pound and the Mauritian dollar. An important milestone in Mauritian numismatics was the issuance of the first commemorative coin in 1978, celebrating the 10th anniversary of independence. Since then, Mauritius has issued numerous commemorative and collector coins, highlighting historical events, national figures and the island's rich fauna and flora.
| Country | Mauritius |
| Flag | |
| Coin | Mauritian rupee (MUR) |
| 1€ | 49,78₨ |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capital city | Port Louis |
| ISO2 | MU |
| ISO3 | MUS |
| Catalogued coins | 202 |
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The most valuable coins
The most valuable Mauritius coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Coin Catalog
25 sous
50 sous
5 cents
1/4 rupee
1/2 rupee
1 rupee
1/4 rupee
1 rupee
5 cents
1 cent
2 cents
1/2 rupee
10 cents
1 cent
2 cents
1/4 rupee
1/2 rupee
1 rupee
1 rupee
10 cents
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