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Currency of Mauritius: Mauritian Rupee

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Mauritian Rupee
ISO MUR · MAURITIUS
Mauritian Rupee
ISO codeMUR
Monetary authorityBank of Mauritius
MUR
ISO 4217 code
Currency identifier
1
Currencies with an official role
National
MUR
Display identifier
ISO code used where a standalone symbol is not shown
Time-sensitive
Exchange-rate context
Check the rate date and source
CurrencyMauritian Rupee
ISO codeMUR
Largest noteRs2,000
Largest coinRs20
Current note seriesCurrent paper and polymer banknote family

Who Issues Mauritian Rupee in Mauritius

For everyday monetary use, Mauritius relies on its own Mauritian Rupee (MUR) rather than a shared cross-border unit. The symbol displayed is MUR, and ISO 4217 gives the currency numeric identifier 480.

In Mauritius, Bank of Mauritius manages the monetary framework for the Mauritian Rupee in Mauritius. MUR is therefore a nationally administered currency rather than an externally issued unit. It leaves the quoted pair easy to interpret.

Currency architectureNational
Primary currencyMauritian Rupee (MUR)
Monetary authorityBank of Mauritius

Exchange Rate for MUR

On a Mauritian Rupee conversion involving Mauritius, the useful benchmark is a dated MUR observation with its currency pair stated explicitly. The resulting transaction amount can differ once a provider adds its margin or charges.

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In practical currency use for Mauritius, compare like with like by using the same pair and roughly the same observation time. Provider spreads, card charges and commissions can still change the amount actually paid.

Banknotes and Coins

Banknotes

Bank of Mauritius circulation reporting shows seven banknote denominations: Rs25, Rs50, Rs100, Rs200, Rs500, Rs1,000 and Rs2,000. Polymer upgrades coexist with paper notes where both remain legal tender.

Rs25
Rs50
Rs100
Rs200
Rs500
Rs1,000
Rs2,000

Coins

Bank of Mauritius circulation accounts include coin denominations from 1 cent through Rs20. The 2-cent, 10-cent and 25-cent denominations have ceased new issuance but remain represented in the Bank's circulation accounts.

1 cent
2 cents
5 cents
10 cents
20 cents
25 cents
50 cents
Rs1
Rs5
Rs10
Rs20

Frequently Asked Questions

What currency is used in Mauritius?

For a dated MUR observation, the Mauritian Rupee (MUR) is the national currency, with Bank of Mauritius responsible for the domestic monetary framework.

Who manages the currency system in Mauritius?

Bank of Mauritius is the main monetary authority identified for Mauritius.

Are the exchange rates for Mauritius real-time?

When reading an MUR conversion, the converter uses the latest available reference observation for a supported pair and displays its observation date. The figure is informational and can differ from a bank, card or cash-counter quote.

Data note: Figures marked with * are sourced from external institutions or data providers and may change after publication. Exchange rates, payment statistics and other time-sensitive figures are provided for general reference and may not reflect current market, bank, card-network or transaction rates. DigifyWorld aims to use reliable sources and keep information current, but cannot guarantee that all data is complete, real-time or 100% accurate. Check the cited source or relevant monetary authority when making financial decisions.

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Sources & methodology

Institutional facts are checked against Bank of Mauritius and the monetary framework applicable to Mauritius. The MUR code follows ISO 4217. Structural exchange-regime facts are not mixed with a dated reference-rate observation. This separation keeps the exchange-rate context transparent.

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Exchange-rate note: the MUR converter for Mauritius requests a supported reference-rate source and displays the observation date. If no supported observation is available, the converter shows that a reference rate is unavailable instead of estimating one.