Bank of Mauritius issues new polymer Rs1000 banknote
2 December 2024
In accordance with section 35 of the Bank of Mauritius Act 2004, the Bank of Mauritius (Bank) is introducing new Rs1000 polymer banknotes. While these new polymer notes may closely resemble the existing paper ones, they include new security elements of a Dodo within a transparent window and a ‘SPARK Flow® PRIME’ feature.
The new Rs1000 polymer banknotes will circulate alongside the current paper banknotes, both of which will remain legal tender. The Bank is collaborating closely with financial institutions and cash handlers to ensure a smooth transition to the new banknotes.
Polymer notes in Rs100 and Rs200 denominations will be issued in 2025.
For more information on the security features of the new polymer banknotes, please visit the Bank’s website at https://www.bom.mu.
Bank of Mauritius
2 December 2024
Bank of Mauritius issues first Polymer Banknotes of Rs25, Rs50 and Rs500
In accordance with section 35 of the Bank of Mauritius Act 2004, the Bank of Mauritius (Bank) is introducing polymer banknotes in denominations of Rs25, Rs50 and Rs500.
The new polymer bank notes have almost the same design as the paper banknotes. They contain numerous security features, inter alia, a transparent window showing the image of the dodo, numbers printed with magnetic ink which become fluorescent under ultra violet light and swing features printed in iridescent ink, which change to a different colour when observed in transparency or when tilted.
The polymer banknotes will be in circulation alongside the existing paper banknotes and both shall be accepted as legal tender. The Bank is working closely with banks and cash handlers to support a smooth transition to the new banknotes.
Bank of Mauritius
22 August 2013
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