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Mauritian Gold Coins

Brief Mauritian History
Although known to Arab and Malay sailors as early as the 10th century, Mauritius was first explored by the Portuguese in 1505; it was subsequently held by the Dutch, French, and British before independence was attained in 1968. A stable democracy with regular free elections and a positive human rights record, the country has attracted considerable foreign investment and has earned one of Africa's highest per capita incomes. Recent poor weather and declining sugar prices have slowed economic growth, leading to some protests over standards of living in the Creole community.
In French, Mauritius is known as République (Isles) de Maurice.

Mauritian Gold Coins
Although there were British coins struck for Mauritius as early as 1822, these were undated, and had their legends (inscriptions) in French.
The first modern gold coinage was issued for independence in 1971.

1975 1,000 Rupees
Our photographs show a 1,000 rupees dated 1975. This was issued with a theme of conservation.

Descriptions

  • Obverse
    Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right.
    QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND 1975
  • Reverse
    A Mauritius (should that be Mauritian?) flycatcher standing on its nest, with the legend (inscription):
    MAURITIUS
    1000 RUPEES
  • Edge
    The edge is milled (grained):-

Technical Specifications
DenominationDiameterWeightFinenessGold Content
1,000 Rupees34.033.4370.900.9676
500 Rupees2817.0250.91700.5000
200 Rupees27.7815.5600.91700.4587

Prices & Availability
All prices subject to fluctuations in gold bullion price.
Please telephone for current prices and availability.
The prices quoted in the US $ column may be out of date due to currency fluctuations.
DateDenominationDescriptionGradeMintageAvailabilityPrice £Price $
1971200 RupeesIndependenceProof, FDC.750Ask£$
1971200 Rupees to 1 CentIndependence Proof Set, Gold 200 Rupees to Bronze 1 Cent, 9 CoinsProof, FDC.750Yes£395$799
19751,000 RupeesFlycatcher, ConservationAbout Unc.1,966Yes£395$750

Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £9 per order
EU Insured Post £10 per order
USA Airmail $10 per order
USA Insured Shipping by Fedex $40 per order

Mauritian Silver and Base Metal Coins
For silver and base metal coins of Mauritius, please look at our original Chard Coins website.
Photographs and further details of the 1971 proof set are on the 1971 Mauritius Proof Set page.

Coins Wanted
We make an active market in almost all world coins, gold or otherwise, including Mauritius gold coins. If you have any of these coins to sell, please contact us, or post them to us for appraisal and offer.

Reverse of 1971 Mauritian Gold Proof 20 Rupees
Reverse of 1971 Mauritian Gold Proof 20 Rupees

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Obverse of 1971 Mauritian Gold Proof 20 Rupees
Reverse of 1971 Mauritian Gold Proof 20 Rupees

Dodo on Reverse of 1988 Mauritian Gold Proof 250 Rupees
Dodo on Reverse of 1988 Mauritian Gold Proof 250 Rupees

The Right Honourable Sir Anerood Jugnauth PC QC KCMG on Obverse of 1988 Mauritian Gold Proof 250 Rupees
The Right Honourable Sir Anerood Jugnauth PC QC KCMG on Obverse of 1988 Mauritian Gold Proof 250 Rupees

Obverse of 1975 Mauritius1,000 Rupees
Obverse of 1975 Mauritius1,000 Rupees

Reverse of 1975 Mauritius1,000 Rupees
Mauritius Flycatcher on Reverse of 1975 Mauritius1,000 Rupees

 


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