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5 Rupees, Bank of Mauritius, Mauritius, 1967–1982 (Pick 30)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1967-1982

Issuing entity

Mauritius

This 5 Rupees note was issued in Mauritius by the Bank of Mauritius, with dates recorded from 1967–1982. It belongs to the Rupee (1835-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Elizabeth II (1952-1992). It measures 140 × 78 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 30.

Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Its lettering reads “Bank of Mauritius / This note is legal tender for the payment of the amount stated thereon / Five Rupees”. Reverse: Montagne de Lion, monument to the Dutch first landing (1598), sailing boat. Its lettering reads “Bank of Mauritius”. 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.

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

Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.

Physical characteristics

Size
140 × 78 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper
Watermark
Dodo bird.

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 Queen Elizabeth II
Reverse
Montagne de Lion, monument to the Dutch first landing (1598), sailing boat.
Obverse lettering
Bank of Mauritius / This note is legal tender for the payment of the amount stated thereon / Five Rupees
Reverse lettering
Bank of Mauritius

Identification

Value
5 Rupees
Dates recorded
1967-1982
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 30

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

Recorded means a field is present, not independently verified. Read its wording, supporting source and the entry’s confidence level.

Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P30
  • NumistaN# 215381

Research required

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