Mauritius 50 Rupees Very Fine Banknote

Mauritius 50 Rupees Very Fine Banknote.

Obverse:

Features the Mauritius Coat of Arms at the center, showcasing the iconic Dodo, Sambar Deer, Lymphad, Palm Trees, Sugar Cane, and Key. Below it is a stylized vessel. To the right, statues of Queen Victoria and Sir William Stevenson stand proudly in front of the Government House in Port Louis. A charming scene of two birds on a tree branch appears at the bottom left.

Lettering:
"THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE AMOUNT STATED THEREON"
"Fifty Rupees RS. 50"
"Bank of Mauritius"

Reverse:
Highlights native animals of Mauritius, including a Butterfly, Deer, and the rare Mauritius Kestrel (Falco punctatus). The Trochetia boutoniana, now the national flower of Mauritius (official from 1992), is also depicted.

Watermark:
Dodo bird (Raphus cucullatus) – visible when held to light.

Specifications:

• Issuer: Mauritius

• Issuing Bank: Bank of Mauritius

• Year: 1986

• Type: Standard Circulation Banknote

• Currency: Mauritian Rupee (MUR)

• Face Value: 50 Rupees

• Material: Paper

• Size: 155 x 67 mm

• Shape: Rectangular

• Queen: Elizabeth II (1952–1992)

• Printer: Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom.