Mauritian Rupee Symbol (Rs)
The Mauritian Rupee is abbreviated as 'Rs' in English and French commercial text. Issued by the Bank of Mauritius, it is the official currency of the Republic of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean.
Typographic & Developer Encoding Codes
Quickly copy HTML entities, CSS content escape sequences, and Unicode code points for Mauritian Rupee.
| Format | Value / Code | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw Symbol | Rs | Standard plain text character or abbreviation | |
| Encoding Classification | Plain Latin Letters | Written as standard text without a single dedicated Unicode point | |
| Base Character / Block | None (Plain Latin letters) | None (Written as plain text) | |
| HTML Representation | Rs | Standard text in HTML documents (No dedicated entity) | |
| CSS Content String | "Rs " | CSS content string for pseudo-elements |
How to Type Mauritian Rupee Symbol (Rs) on Any Device
Windows PC
Type Rs directly as standard letters on your physical keyboard.
Mac / macOS
Type Rs directly as plain letters on your keyboard.
iPhone & iPad (iOS)
Type Rs
Android (Gboard)
Type Rs
Formatting Rules & Real-World Examples
Symbol Placement: Before Amount
In standard financial notation, the Mauritian Rupee symbol is positioned immediately before the numerical amount.
Typography & International Usage Guidelines
In English and French commercial notation, 'Rs' precedes the numerical amount (Rs 500.00). 1 Rupee is subdivided into 100 cents. The official ISO 4217 code is MUR.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using the Indian ₹ symbol for Mauritius (Mauritius uses plain text 'Rs').
- Inventing single-character Unicode symbols for MUR.
- Confusing MUR with Seychellois Rupee (SCR).
Historical Background & Monetary Evolution
The Mauritian rupee was established by British colonial ordinance in 1876, entering circulation in 1877 to replace the Mauritian dollar, British sterling, and Indian silver rupees that circulated among indentured sugar plantation laborers. The currency was chosen as a rupee because of the massive influx of Indian immigrant workers. The Bank of Mauritius was established in 1966 to take over currency issuance.
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This specification has been verified against official international standards registries (ISO 4217 Maintenance Agency, Unicode Consortium 16.0, and Unicode CLDR).
Frequently Asked Questions about Mauritian Rupee (Rs)
Common questions and direct answers regarding currency symbols, typing shortcuts, and international formatting.
Why does an African island nation use the Rupee?
Mauritius adopted the rupee in 1876 due to heavy trade with British India and the large population of Indian indentured laborers who brought Indian silver rupees to the island.
What is the ISO code for the Mauritian Rupee?
The ISO 4217 code is MUR (numeric 480).
Does Mauritius use the ₹ symbol?
No. Mauritius uses the traditional Latin abbreviation 'Rs'.