Brief Mauritian History
Although known to Arab and Malay sailors as early as the 10th century, Mauritius was first explored by the Portuguese in 1505; it was subsequently held by the Dutch, French, and British before independence was attained in 1968. A stable democracy with regular free elections and a positive human rights record, the country has attracted considerable foreign investment and has earned one of Africa's highest per capita incomes. Recent poor weather and declining sugar prices have slowed economic growth, leading to some protests over standards of living in the Creole community.
In French, Mauritius is known as République (Isles) de Maurice.

Mauritian Gold Coins
Although there were British coins struck for Mauritius as early as 1822, these were undated, and had their legends (inscriptions) in French.
The first modern gold coinage was issued for independence in 1971.

1975 1,000 Rupees Our photographs show a 1,000 rupees dated 1975. This was issued with a theme of conservation.

Descriptions

• Obverse
  Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right.
  QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND 1975
  
• Reverse
  A Mauritius (should that be Mauritian?) flycatcher standing on its nest, with the legend (inscription):
  MAURITIUS
  1000 RUPEES
• Edge
  The edge is milled (grained):-
  

Technical Specifications

Prices & Availability
All prices subject to fluctuations in gold bullion price.
Please telephone for current prices and availability.
The prices quoted in the US $ column may be out of date due to currency fluctuations.

Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £9 per order
EU Insured Post £10 per order
USA Airmail $10 per order
USA Insured Shipping by Fedex $40 per order

Mauritian Silver and Base Metal Coins
For silver and base metal coins of Mauritius, please look at our original Chard Coins website.
Photographs and further details of the 1971 proof set are on the 1971 Mauritius Proof Set page.

Coins Wanted We make an active market in almost all world coins, gold or otherwise, including Mauritius gold coins. If you have any of these coins to sell, please contact us, or post them to us for appraisal and offer.