Mauritius 1000 Rupees Gaëtan Duval 2022 Pick 63f UNC Banknote
The Mauritius 1,000 Rupees 2022 Pick 63f banknote was issued by the Bank of Mauritius as part of the country’s enhanced banknote series introduced between 2010 and 2023. The 2022 printing incorporates updated signatures while maintaining the celebrated design honouring Sir Charles Gaëtan Duval, one of Mauritius’ most influential political leaders.
Presented in UNC (Uncirculated) condition, it is one of the highest circulating denominations in Mauritius and one of the country’s most desirable modern banknotes.
Historical Background
The 1,000 Rupees denomination pays tribute to Sir Charles Gaëtan Duval (1930–1996), an important Mauritian statesman who served as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism. He played a major role in developing Mauritius’ tourism industry and strengthening the country’s international profile.
The 2022 Pick 63f belongs to the latest paper issue before Mauritius introduced the new polymer 1,000 Rupees in 2024, making it the final paper version of this design.
Technical Specifications
- Country: Mauritius
- Denomination: 1,000 Rupees
- Year: 2022
- Pick Number: P-63f
- Condition: Uncirculated (UNC)
- Issuer: Bank of Mauritius
- Currency: Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
- Material: Paper
- Dimensions: 160 × 76 mm
- Printer: De La Rue (United Kingdom)
Obverse
The obverse features:
- Portrait of Sir Charles Gaëtan Duval
- Bank of Mauritius headquarters
- Lady Justice holding scales
- Coat of Arms of Mauritius
- Denomination numerals
- Serial numbers
The combination of Sir Gaëtan Duval, the Bank headquarters and Lady Justice symbolises democracy, justice and financial stability in modern Mauritius.
Reverse
The reverse depicts:
- Château du Réduit
- Official residence of the President of Mauritius
- Decorative security patterns
- Large denomination numerals
Originally built in the eighteenth century, the Château du Réduit is one of Mauritius’ most important historic government buildings and serves as the official presidential residence.
Security Features
- Dodo bird watermark
- Windowed security thread with demetallised “BANK OF MAURITIUS”
- Holographic patch featuring the Bank of Mauritius building between two dynamic keys
- Colour-changing holographic elements
- Microprinting
- Raised intaglio printing
- UV security features
- Serial numbering
Why Add This Banknote to Your Collection?
The Mauritius 1,000 Rupees 2022 Pick 63f UNC banknote combines elegant design, advanced security technology and historical significance. As the final paper issue before the transition to polymer, it is an essential addition to collections of modern world banknotes.
Perfect for:
- Mauritius banknote collections
- African and Indian Ocean currency collections
- High-denomination banknotes
- Political portrait collections
- Modern world paper money
- UNC banknote collections
Collector’s Note
The Pick 63f is the 2022 signature variety of Mauritius’ famous 1,000 Rupees banknote and represents the last paper printing before the introduction of the 2024 polymer series. This makes it an important transitional issue for collectors assembling a complete modern Mauritius collection.
