Silver Coins - Illegal in Mauritius??

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Is it illegal to possess silver coins in mauritius??

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gices Level 6

It's not illegal because the Bank of Mauritius issues a limited number of these coins from time to time. Currently we have:

Rs200 Silver Coin to Commemorate the 40th Anniversary of BoM
Rs100 Silver Coin to Commemorate the Centenary of the Arrival of Mahatma Gandhi in Mauritius
150th Anniversary of the Mauritius Chamber of Commerce & Industry Silver Coin
Tenth Anniversary of the Independence of Mauritius
Golden Wedding Anniversary Silver Coin

They also release platinum and gold versions of coins too.

I just realised I answered assuming you were referring to Mauritius Silver Coins - did you mean that or silver coins from another country?

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Muzzammil Level 2

I never knew BOM sells these coins
the price is a bit high though

gices Level 6

Well it's mostly for collectors I suppose, that's why they are labelled as limited editions.

King Level 1

Yes i was going to buy that online. So i was wondering if the custom officer would seize the coins assuming it be like smuggling. Do you know anything about that??

gices Level 6

I'm not sure about coins from another country. Best thing to do before you buy them is to give the Parcel Office in Port-Louis a quick call to find out.