A limited edition of a gold commemorative coin of Rs1000 denomination in proof condition has been issued on 16 September 2008 to mark the 40th Anniversary of the Independence of Mauritius.
The design on the obverse of the coin depicts the front facades of the Government House with the inscription '40th Anniversary of Independence' underneath and the surrounding inscription 'ONE THOUSAND RUPEES' and '1968 * MAURITIUS * 2008'.
The design on the reverse of the coin bears an effigy of Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam with the inscription ' DR THE RIGHT HONOURABLE SIR SEEWOOSAGUR RAMGOOLAM '
The coin is in a transparent acrylic protection capsule contained in a red case with the Coat of Arms of the Republic of Mauritius on top. A Certificate of Authenticity issued by Monnaie De Paris giving the specifications of the coin is enclosed in the presentation case.
The coin is circular in shape with a diameter of 25 mm and weighs 6.77 grams. The price of the gold coin is calculated on a daily basis and posted on the website .
