1967 Mauritius 5, 10, 25, & 50 Rupees "SPECIMEN" Banknote Set | Queen Elizabeth II | Rare UNC 4-Piece Collection/D10
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Estimated Delivery:Jun 10 - Jun 14
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Celebrate the numismatic history of the "Star and Key of the Indian Ocean" with this exceptional Specimen Banknote Set from the Bank of Mauritius. Issued in 1967, just one year before Mauritius gained full independence, this set features the elegant portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Anthony Buckley.
These notes were printed by the prestigious Thomas De La Rue & Company and were produced as official specimens for banking archives and presentation. In uncirculated condition, these high-denomination colonial-era notes are incredibly difficult to find, particularly as a matching set.
Set Includes:
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5 Rupees (Blue): Features Queen Elizabeth II and the Mauritius coat of arms, with a classic security pattern on the reverse.
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10 Rupees (Red/Orange): Showcases the Queen and intricate guilloche work, overprinted with a bold black "SPECIMEN" marking.
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25 Rupees (Green): A rare mid-denomination note featuring the Queen and the archival star serial number prefix.
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50 Rupees (Purple/Brown): The high denomination of the series, featuring the Queen in ceremonial dress and the symbolic dodo bird watermark area.
Key Features:
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Condition: UNC (Uncirculated) – Original crispness, vibrant inks, and sharp corners.
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Specimen Details: Officially overprinted with "SPECIMEN" in red or black diagonally across the face.
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Serial Numbers: Matching archival serial numbers (e.g.,
*010229) featuring the official specimen archival star (*). -
Technical Detail: Features multilingual text in English, Tamil, and Hindi, reflecting the diverse cultural heritage of Mauritius.
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