Mauritius 200 Rupees Abdool Razack Mohamed 2024 Pick 65 Polymer UNC Banknote
The Mauritius 200 Rupees 2024 Pick 65 banknote was issued by the Bank of Mauritius as part of the country’s new polymer banknote series. It replaces the previous paper version while retaining the portrait of Sir Abdool Razack Mohamed, incorporating state-of-the-art polymer security technology for greater durability and protection against counterfeiting.
Presented in UNC (Uncirculated) condition, this attractive polymer issue is one of the newest circulating banknotes from Mauritius.
Historical Background
The 2024 polymer series represents the latest evolution of Mauritian banknotes. After successfully introducing polymer denominations in previous years, the 200 Rupees denomination also transitioned from paper to polymer, becoming one of the country’s most secure banknotes. The design continues to honour Sir Abdool Razack Mohamed (1906–1978), an influential statesman regarded as one of the architects of modern Mauritius.
Technical Specifications
- Country: Mauritius
- Denomination: 200 Rupees
- Year: 2024
- Pick Number: P-65
- Condition: Uncirculated (UNC)
- Issuer: Bank of Mauritius
- Currency: Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
- Material: Polymer
- Dimensions: 150 × 72 mm
- Printer: De La Rue (United Kingdom)
Obverse
The obverse features:
- Portrait of Sir Abdool Razack Mohamed
- Bank of Mauritius headquarters
- Lady Justice holding a sword and scales
- Coat of Arms of Mauritius
- Dodo head motif
- Colour-changing Dodo egg security feature
- Denomination numerals
- Serial numbers
Sir Abdool Razack Mohamed was one of the most respected political leaders in Mauritian history and played a major role in the country’s constitutional development before and after independence.
Reverse
The reverse depicts:
- Port Louis Central Market
- Market stalls with fruit and local produce
- Dodo head motif
- Denomination numerals
- Decorative security elements
The Port Louis Central Market is one of Mauritius’ most famous landmarks and has been the commercial heart of the capital for generations, reflecting the island’s multicultural trading tradition.
Security Features
- Transparent polymer substrate
- Colour-changing Swing Dodo Egg
- Transparent security window
- Advanced holographic elements
- Microprinting
- Raised tactile printing
- UV security features
- Serial numbering
Why Add This Banknote to Your Collection?
The Mauritius 200 Rupees 2024 Pick 65 Polymer UNC banknote combines modern polymer technology with an elegant tribute to one of Mauritius’ founding political figures. Its colourful design and innovative security features make it one of the most attractive contemporary banknotes from the Indian Ocean region.
Perfect for:
- Mauritius banknote collections
- African and Indian Ocean currency collections
- Polymer banknotes
- Political portrait collections
- Modern world paper money
- UNC banknote collections
Collector’s Note
The Pick 65 is the first polymer edition of Mauritius’ 200 Rupees denomination. While it preserves the familiar portrait of Sir Abdool Razack Mohamed and the Port Louis Central Market, the switch from paper to polymer marks an important milestone in the evolution of Mauritian currency. As one of the country’s newest circulating issues, it is expected to become a key piece in modern Mauritius collections.
