Mauritian Rupee (MUR) Exchange Rates on 24th January 2020 (24/01/2020)
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Exchange rates for Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
| Updated: 2020-01-24 | |||||||||
| Convert from | Convert to | 1 MUR | Conversion | in currency | Conversion | ||||
 MUR |
 GBP |
0.0207 | MUR to GBP | 48.2522 | GBP to MUR | ||||
| MUR |
 BGN |
0.0482 | MUR to BGN | 20.7584 | BGN to MUR | ||||
| MUR |
 HRK |
0.1834 | MUR to HRK | 5.4537 | HRK to MUR | ||||
| MUR |
 CZK |
0.6198 | MUR to CZK | 1.6133 | CZK to MUR | ||||
| MUR |
 DKK |
0.1841 | MUR to DKK | 5.4331 | DKK to MUR | ||||
| MUR |
 EEK |
0 | MUR to EEK | 0 | EEK to MUR | ||||
| MUR |
 HUF |
8.2977 | MUR to HUF | 0.1205 | HUF to MUR | ||||
| MUR |
 KZT |
10.3229 | MUR to KZT | 0.0969 | KZT to MUR | ||||
| MUR |
 LVL |
0.0165 | MUR to LVL | 60.739 | LVL to MUR | ||||
| MUR |
 LTL |
0.0804 | MUR to LTL | 12.4428 | LTL to MUR | ||||
| MUR |
 MKD |
1.5169 | MUR to MKD | 0.6592 | MKD to MUR | ||||
| MUR |
 MDL |
0.4844 | MUR to MDL | 2.0642 | MDL to MUR | ||||
| MUR |
 NOK |
0.2448 | MUR to NOK | 4.0842 | NOK to MUR | ||||
| MUR |
 PLN |
0.1046 | MUR to PLN | 9.5625 | PLN to MUR | ||||
| MUR |
 RON |
0.1178 | MUR to RON | 8.4923 | RON to MUR | ||||
| MUR |
 RUB |
1.6843 | MUR to RUB | 0.5937 | RUB to MUR | ||||
| MUR |
 SKK |
0 | MUR to SKK | 0 | SKK to MUR | ||||
| MUR |
 SEK |
0.2595 | MUR to SEK | 3.854 | SEK to MUR | ||||
| MUR |
 CHF |
0.0264 | MUR to CHF | 37.8612 | CHF to MUR | ||||
| MUR |
 TRY |
0.1614 | MUR to TRY | 6.1946 | TRY to MUR | ||||
| MUR |
 UAH |
0.6686 | MUR to UAH | 1.4956 | UAH to MUR | ||||
Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
Sign Rs
1 Mauritian Rupee is subdivided into 100 cents.
Mauritius is a small island in the Indian Ocean. It sits just east of Madagascar and Southeast of the Seychelles. The island offers wonderful traveling amenities and beautiful weather virtually all year through.
Coins used:
Rs 1, Rs 5, Rs 10, Rs 20
Banknotes used:
Rs 25, Rs 50, Rs 100, Rs 200, Rs 500, Rs 1000, Rs 2000
Central Bank
Bank of Mauritius
http://bom.intnet.mu
The official currency for Mauritius is the Mauritian Rupee. Those looking to visit the country will want information on the current exchange rates for the rupee and where foreign currency can be exchanged. The rupee is theoretically divided into 100 cents but as of October 2011, only 20 and 5 cent coins are in circulation. There is a half rupee coin in circulation as well. Banknotes are distributed by the Bank of Mauritius and those looking to visit the island can exchange foreign currency at most banks. Many banks on the island accept major credit cards as well as foreign currency for exchanges.
Mauritius is one of only two African regions that use the rupee as their official currency. When the rupee was initially launched in 1934, it held direct influence from the British pound sterling. Today however, the rupee follows a free float exchange rate. Local currency cannot be imported in a larger amount than 700 MUR. The export limit in Mauritius is 350 MUR. Foreign currency import does not have a restriction provided the amount of currency is declared.
Rupees are distributed in 1 rupee coin, 5 rupee coin and 10 rupee coin denominations. The 10 rupee coins are heptagonal in shape unlike the others that are round. There are also a number of commemorative coins depicting important events and occasions. Paper currency is printed in denominations of 25, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000 and 2000 rupees. Currency notes all differ in color and size in able to help to identify each one.
The first banknotes were issued by the Mauritian government in 1876. These were in denominations of 5, 10 and 50 rupees. The 1 rupee notes were not distributed until 1919. As of 1966, the official Bank of Mauritius has been responsible for the distribution of coins and banknotes. The first notes issued by the bank were in 1967. This first set of banknotes survived only four issues. The fifth issue was distributed in 1985. These consisted of denominations equaling 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 rupees. This issue lasted until 1998.
In 1998 a sixth issue of banknotes was released comprising of 25, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000 and 2000 rupee denominations. These banknotes were withdrawn from circulation following controversy in 1999. The seventh issue of banknotes is still in circulation today. They were released in 1999.
Other References
Wikipedia article on Mauritian Rupee
XE.com Live Currency Converter for MUR
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