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25 Rupees, Bank of Mauritius, Mauritius, 1999–2009 (Pick 49)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1999-2009

Issuing entity

Mauritius

This 25 Rupees note was issued in Mauritius by the Bank of Mauritius, with dates recorded from 1999–2009. It belongs to the Rupee (1835-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1992-date). It measures 135 × 66 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 49.

Obverse: Portrait of Sir Moilin Jean Ah-Chuen (1911-1991) at left Mauritius Coat of Arms at lower left Old Bank of Mauritius facade in underprint Blindfolded Lady Justice holding balance scales and a sword. Its lettering reads “BANK OF MAURITIUS / TWENTY FIVE RUPEES / Rs25”. Reverse: Map outline of Rodrigues island Facade of the colonial house of the administrator in Port Mathurin (built in 1873) Fisherman on a boat with trap cage net. Its lettering reads “BANK OF MAURITIUS / Rs25”.

The note was printed by De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date). Watermark: Dodo bird and pattern on all four corners:. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
2
Catalogue references
2

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Historical context

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Physical characteristics

Size
135 × 66 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper
Watermark
Dodo bird and pattern on all four corners:

Technical characteristics

Printer
De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)
Currency
Rupee (1835-date)
Issuing bank
Bank of Mauritius

Design

Obverse
Portrait of Sir Moilin Jean Ah-Chuen (1911-1991) at left Mauritius Coat of Arms at lower left Old Bank of Mauritius facade in underprint Blindfolded Lady Justice holding balance scales and a sword
Reverse
Map outline of Rodrigues island Facade of the colonial house of the administrator in Port Mathurin (built in 1873) Fisherman on a boat with trap cage net
Obverse lettering
BANK OF MAURITIUS / TWENTY FIVE RUPEES / Rs25
Reverse lettering
BANK OF MAURITIUS / Rs25

Identification

Value
25 Rupees
Dates recorded
1999-2009
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 49

Documentation checklist

Denomination
Research required
Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
Research required
Mint or printer
Recorded
Mint or printer mark
Research required
Catalogue reference
Recorded
Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P49
  • NumistaN# 208221

Research required

  • Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.
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