Description
Basic Information
Country: Mauritius
Issuer: Bank of Mauritius
Denomination: 100 Rupees
Year: 2017
Catalog number: Pick #56f
Serial number: DT 886872
Grading company: DIM Currency
Grade: Very Fine (VF) – 25
Person on the Banknote
Portrait of Seewoosagur Ramgoolam
Known as the “Father of the Nation” in Mauritius.
He served as Prime Minister (1968–1982) and led Mauritius to independence.
Design Details (Front)
Multicolor design with geometric security background.
Portrait of Ramgoolam on the left side.
Text: “Bank of Mauritius – One Hundred Rupees”.
Languages used:
English
Tamil
Hindi
National coat of arms of Mauritius appears on the note.
Scales of justice symbol near the right side.
Security Features
Watermark portrait
Security thread
Micro-printing patterns
Complex background guilloche patterns
Latent denomination marks
Condition (According to the holder)
Very Fine (VF-25) means:
Circulated note
Several folds and light creases
Paper still strong with clear design and color.
Approximate Collector Value
Typical market value depends on condition:
VF condition: about $6 – $15 USD
Higher grade (UNC): $20 – $40+
Your note is circulated, so its value is mainly for collectors rather than rarity.
✔️ The protective holder helps preserve it.