Mauritius Complete Set of 8 Coins 1 Cent–20 Rupees 1987–2025 UNC
This Mauritius complete 8-coin set brings together a broad selection of the country’s modern circulation coinage, ranging from the tiny 1 Cent to the much larger 20 Rupees.
The coins span 1987–2025, providing collectors with several decades of Mauritian monetary history in a single set.
All eight coins are supplied in UNC (Uncirculated) condition.
Coins Included in the Set
| Denomination | Period | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Cent | 1987–2025 series | UNC |
| 5 Cents | 1987–2025 series | UNC |
| 20 Cents | 1987–2025 series | UNC |
| ½ Rupee | 1987–2025 series | UNC |
| 1 Rupee | 1987–2025 series | UNC |
| 5 Rupees | 1987–2025 series | UNC |
| 10 Rupees | 1987–2025 series | UNC |
| 20 Rupees | 1987–2025 series | UNC |
The denomination progression is:
1c → 5c → 20c → ½R → 1R → 5R → 10R → 20R
Historical Background
The Mauritian Rupee (MUR) has been the currency of Mauritius since the 19th century and is divided into 100 Cents.
Modern Mauritian coins are particularly interesting because their designs reflect several aspects of the island nation’s identity, including political history, independence, native wildlife and national symbolism.
This set spans several decades and therefore provides a compact overview of Mauritius’s modern metallic currency.
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam
One of the most recognisable personalities represented on Mauritian currency is Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam (1900–1985).
Ramgoolam played a central role in the political movement that led to Mauritius gaining independence from Britain in 1968 and subsequently became the country’s first Prime Minister.
His portrait appears on several Mauritian coins, including the 1 Rupee type you’ve just added separately to UNCNOTE.
From Cents to Rupees
One of the strengths of this set is its wide denomination range.
The smaller Cent pieces represent denominations that have progressively lost practical purchasing power over time, while the larger 5, 10 and 20 Rupees reflect the evolution of Mauritius’s modern circulation needs.
Together, the eight coins provide a much more complete representation of the country’s coinage than a single denomination.
Designs of Mauritius
Mauritian coins are particularly attractive for world collectors because the country’s history combines influences from Africa, Europe and the Indian Ocean.
Across the series, collectors encounter themes connected with:
- Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam
- Mauritian independence
- National symbols
- Native and emblematic wildlife
- Historical personalities
- The island’s cultural heritage
This variety makes the complete set visually much more interesting than a series based entirely around a single portrait or coat of arms.
The Mauritian Rupee
The Mauritian Rupee is divided into:
1 Rupee = 100 Cents
The use of the Rupee reflects Mauritius’s historical economic connections with the wider Indian Ocean region.
Despite being geographically part of Africa, Mauritius has strong historical, demographic and cultural links with South Asia, making its currency particularly interesting in a world collection.
Why Add This Coin Set to Your Collection?
The Mauritius Complete Set of 8 Coins 1987–2025 UNC gives collectors the opportunity to obtain eight denominations without searching for each coin individually.
It is particularly suitable for collections focused on Mauritius, African coins, Indian Ocean islands, Rupee currencies, wildlife, historical personalities and complete world coin sets.
Having the entire group in UNC condition also provides a cleaner and more visually consistent collection than assembling circulated examples.
