Mauritius Banknote Features Map of Island

In the Indian Ocean about 898 kilometers and 560 miles east of a much larger island (Madagascar), MAURITIUS is also east-northeast of Réunion island, southwest of Saint Géran Ridge, and northeast of La Bourdonnais Ridge. Compared to many other African countries, Mauritius has higher personal incomes, a higher score on the human development index, and a more democratic government.

In 1985, the central bank of this island country began printing a 10 Rupees banknote, shown above with the Allen's, Inc. image. In addition to the outline map of Mauritius, the 10 Rupees note features a bridge, Mauritius' coat of arms, and the House of Parliament in Port Louis (capital of Mauritius). This banknote's watermark is of the Dodo Bird, the long-lost extinct species of flightless birds that only inhabited Mauritius centuries ago.
Did You Know?
Higher denomination banknotes - 25, 50, and 500 Rupees - are made of polymer, not paper. Petroleum-based polymer is known for its durability as it can last years longer than paper banknotes.