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A platinum commemorative coin of Rs1500 denomination in proof condition has been issued on 30 October 2009. It is the first coin issued in the "Father of the Nation" Platinum series to pay tribute to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam in laying the foundation stone of the Mauritian nation.
Mauritius gained independence from the United Kingdom on 12 March 1968. The independence process was the culmination of a long struggle involving a number of political parties. Most notably the Mauritius Labour Party (MLP) and the Parti Mauricien Social Démocrate (PMSD).
In 1960, Harold Macmillan had made his famous "Wind of Change Speech" in the Parliament of South Africa in Cape Town in which he acknowledged that the best option for Britain was to give complete independence to its colonies. Thus, since the late fifties, the way was paved for independence. The General Election was held in 1967 with the pro-independence coalition of political parties winning 54% of the vote. Following the 1967 election the newly formed Mauritian government government was formed and passed an independence bill in the Mauritian Parliament.: 102 Mauritius experienced a period of instability in the days running up to the declaration resulting in the 1968 Mauritian riots before order was restored by the British authorities. On 12 March 1968 independence was officially declared at a ceremony at the Champ de Mars Racecourse.
Obverse
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Bust of Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam facing right enclosed by his name. DR THE RIGHT HONOURABLE SIR SEEWOOSAGUR RAMGOOLAM KT |
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Reverse
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Depicts the State House, with the value "Rs1500" underneath within a circle surrounded by the inscription of series, country name, and place. FATHER OF THE NATION PLATINUM SERIES |
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1500 Rupees
Father of the Nation Platinum Series
State House - Le Réduit
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KM# 67
Father of the Nation Platinum Series
State House - Le Réduit