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Welcome to the Online Issue of Gold Coins and Commemorative Coins of the Bank of Mauritius.
For those who are thinking of souvenirs from Mauritius, we have something special lined up for you.
A precious and unique collectable set of Dodo Gold coins issued by the Bank of Mauritius.
Crafted by Britain's most prestigious Royal Mint and struck in 22-carat gold. The coins have been designed in the purest form to be distinctively attractive. The reverse side of the coins shows the unique beautiful extinct Mauritian bird called the dodo.
We also have a dazzling collection of gold, silver as well as platinum commemorative coins.
Each proof coin is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Proof coins are supplied in individual presentation cases.
Rs200 Silver Coin to Commemorate the 40th Anniversary of BoM
A limited edition of a silver proof commemorative coin of Rs200 was issued in December 2007 to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Bank of Mauritius.
The design on the obverse of the coin depicts the front facades of the Old Building and the New Headquarters Building of the Bank in juxtaposition with the inscription "40TH ANNIVERSARY" in the middle and with the surrounding inscription "MAURITIUS-TWO HUNDRED RUPEES" .
The design on the reverse depicts a Dodo bird surrounded by "BANK OF MAURITIUS * 1967- 2007"
Each coin is in a transparent acrylic protection capsule contained in a dark blue presentation case with a picture of the Dodo bird on the top with the inscription "40TH Anniversary". 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 35mm and weighs 29.00 grams.
Diameter: 35.00
Weight: 29.00 grams
Shipping weight: 100.00 grams
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Rs100 Silver Coin to Commemorate the Centenary of the Arrival of Mahatma Gandhi in Mauritius
A limited quantity of silver commemorative coins of Rs100 denomination in proof condition was issued in November 2001 to mark the centenary of the arrival of Mahatma Gandhi in Mauritius.
The design on the obverse of this commemorative coin depicts the Coat of Arms of Mauritius with the inscription "MAURITIUS ONE HUNDRED RUPEES" and the date 30 OCTOBER 2001 inscribed just below the Coat of Arms.
The design on the reverse of the commemorative coin depicts the effigy of Mahatma Gandhi with the inscription "MAHATMA GANDHI CENTENARY OF ARRIVAL IN MAURITIUS".
Each coin is in a transparent acrylic protection capsule contained in a dark blue case with a picture of the Dodo bird on the top with the inscription "Bank of Mauritius". The coin has been minted by Monnaie de Paris, France.
The coin is circular in shape with a diameter of 44mm and weighs 36.76 grams.
Diameter: 44.00
Weight: 36.76 grams
Shipping weight: 106.00 grams
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150th Anniversary of the Mauritius Chamber of Commerce & Industry Silver Coin
A limited edition of a silver commemorative coin of Rs10 denomination in proof condition was issued in January 2000 to mark the 150th anniversary of the Mauritius Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
The design on the obverse of the coin depicts the Coat of Arms of the Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry with the inscriptions "MAURITIUS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY, 150th Anniversary , 25th January 2000"
The design on the reverse of the coin depicts a view of Port-Louis harbour, the Chien de Plomb, the Arms Square, and the Government House together with the Coat of Arms of the Republic of Mauritius with the surrounding inscription "MAURITIUS-TEN RUPEES"
The coin is in a transparent acrylic protection capsule contained in a blue case. 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 38.60 mm and weighs 28.28 grams.
Diameter: 38.60
Weight: 28.28 grams
Shipping weight: 98.00 grams
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Golden Wedding Anniversary Silver Coin
A silver commemorative coin of Rs20 denomination was issued in May 1998 in proof condition to mark the 50th wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.
The design on the reverse of this commemorative coin depicts the birth of Prince Charles with a gold plated cameo with the inscription "PRINCE CHARLES 1948" in the middle and with the surrounding inscription "1947 ELIZABETH AND PHILIP 1997 - 20 RUPEES" .
The design on the obverse of this commemorative coin depicts the effigy of Late Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam with the inscription "DR THE RIGHT HONOURABLE SIR SEEWOOSAGUR RAMGOOLAM KT."
The coin is in a transparent acrylic protection capsule contained in a red case. The coin has been struck by Royal Mint, London.
Diameter: 38.61
Weight: 28.28 grams
Shipping weight: 115.00 grams
Price: USD $50.00
Tenth Anniversary of the Independence of Mauritius
A limited quantity silver commemorative coin of Rs25 denomination was issued in November 1978 to mark the 10th anniversary of the independence of Mauritius.
The design on the obverse of this commemorative coin depicts the effigy of Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam with the inscriptions "DR THE RIGHT HONOURABLE SIR SEEWOOSAGUR RAMGOOLAM KT" and "MAURITIUS" .
This is the first Mauritius coin not to bear the head of a British King or Queen for 100 years.
The design on the reverse of the commemorative coin shows the Legislative Assembly Building in Port-Louis with the inscriptions "Tenth Anniversary of Independence" and "Twenty Five Rupees"
The coin has been struck by Royal Mint, London.
The coin is circular in shape with a diameter of 38.61mm and weighs 28.28 grams.
Diameter: 38.61
Weight: 28.28 grams
Shipping weight: 30.00 grams
Price: USD $32.00
50th Anniversary Commemorative Silver Coin Rs 200
Diameter: 35.00
Weight: 29.00 grams
Shipping weight: 100.00 grams
Price: USD $60.00