Mauritius gained independence in March 1968, and this series — printed by De La Rue in London — bridged the transition from the colonial Currency Board to the newly established Bank of Mauritius. The 25 Rupee denomination is the highest face value in Pick 32's immediate run, and the eleven-year span of the series accommodated two distinct signature combinations, making pairing them a minor collecting discipline in itself.
The Beejadhur/Cook pairing reflects the early institutional years; Bunwaree/Ramphul belongs to the mid-1970s. Neither variant is particularly rare, but the Cook signature — a British appointee during the handover period — disappeared from Mauritian notes fairly quickly.
Mauritius gained independence in March 1968, and this series — printed by De La Rue in London — bridged the transition from the colonial Currency Board to the newly established Bank of Mauritius. The 25 Rupee denomination is the highest face value in Pick 32's immediate run, and the eleven-year span of the series accommodated two distinct signature combinations, making pairing them a minor collecting discipline in itself.
The Beejadhur/Cook pairing reflects the early institutional years; Bunwaree/Ramphul belongs to the mid-1970s. Neither variant is particularly rare, but the Cook signature — a British appointee during the handover period — disappeared from Mauritian notes fairly quickly.