Mauritian Rupee to Australian Dollar — exchange rate

Country of Circulation: Mauritius

Currency Code, Symbol: MUR, ₨

Denominations of coins in circulation: 5¢, 20¢, 50¢, ₨ 1, ₨ 5, ₨ 10, ₨ 20

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: ₨ 25, ₨ 50, ₨ 100, ₨ 200, ₨ 500, ₨ 1000, ₨ 2000

History: The Mauritian rupee (₨) is the official currency on the island in the Indian Ocean called Mauritius. For ease, international financial offices use a shortened term for the currency – MUR. The Mauritian rupee can be subdivided into cents.Every MUR equals 100 cents. The currency has first been issued in 1877. Modern notes are made out of special polymer material, which makes them last longer in this peculiar tropical climate. Numismatists are particularly interested in commemorative coins of Mauritius. They are made out of precious metals like silver and gold. The latest series of commemorative coins was issued in 2004.Read More

Country of Circulation: Australia, Ashmore and Cartier Islands, Australian Antarctic Territory, Christmas Island and others

Currency Code, Symbol: AUD, AU$

Denominations of coins in circulation: 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1, $2

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: $5, $10, $20, $50, $100

History: The Australian dollar (symbol: $ ,code: AUD, number 036) is the currency of the Commonwealth of Australia. It is used not only on the territory of Australia, but also on the adjacent islands: Cocos Islands, Norfolk, and Christmas Islands. $ is identified as AUD or by the classic dollar sign on the global financial market.One AUD is 100 cents. It has come into action in 1966, replacing the Australian pound. Since the late 80s, banknotes have been being made from special flexible plastic instead of paper. It makes money last longer in humid Australian climate. Interestingly, all banknotes have the same height, but are different in length. On the notes you can find portraits of historical and political figures, important buildings and objects. Australia also regularly issues commemorative coins worth 50 cents.Read More