The Bank of Mauritius has warned that counterfeit Mauritian banknotes are reportedly in circulation and advised the public to check the security features of paper and polymer notes when accepting or handling cash. Anyone who suspects that a banknote is counterfeit should not accept it and should immediately report it to the nearest police station. The Bank also reminded the public that possessing counterfeit banknotes is an offence under the Bank of Mauritius Act 2004 and that the Bank is the sole issuer of Mauritian currency notes and coins.
Bank of Mauritius alerts public to counterfeit banknotes in circulation
The Bank of Mauritius has warned of counterfeit Mauritian banknotes in circulation and urged the public to verify notes using their security features. Suspected counterfeits should not be accepted and must be reported immediately to the nearest police station.