Description
The local and official currency of Mauritius is known as the Mauritian Rupee, with one rupee divided into 100 cents. The currency code is MUR and the symbol used is ‘Rs.’ Although Mauritius is an African country, its currency uses the rupee, which is commonly seen in several Asian countries, including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Indonesia. At present, the currency circulates in the country in a total of thirteen face values, i.e., seven in the form of paper notes and the remaining six in coin form.
The currency of Mauritius originated from the Indian rupee. There was an influx of Indian rupees into the island that occurred after the immigration of Indian workers to work in sugar plantations. The Mauritian rupee came into existence as the official currency in 1876 and has been in circulation in the country since 1877, replacing the Indian Rupee, the Mauritian Dollar, and the British Pound Sterling.
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