Post Office - Rodrigues Island

The Island of Mauritius is famous for 2 of the rarest stamps in the World, the 1847 "Post Office" Penny Orange and Twopence Blue. This site is dedicated to the first stamps of this Paradise on Earth, those that were engraved and printed locally. Extensive work has gone into the creation of this site and updates are frequent. The intention here is to provide noteworthy data, not limited strictly to philately, but also useful information about the Island, it's history, customs, culture and environment.

This little museum, next door to the main post office, houses a collection of Mauritian stamps and assorted philately. In November, 2001, The Mauritius Commercial Bank has opened a museum known as the Blue Penny Museum. This is the first philatelic museum in the country. Items on display include a range of old stamps, telegraph machines, printing plates and other interesting postal paraphernalia.The museum (tel; 208 2851) is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm and also on Saturday from 9 to 11.30 am.

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It is a natural base for visitors. Ponte Coton on the East Coast has the best beach on the island. There are other beaches at St. Francois, Trou d' Argent and Petit Gravier.

Also read: Port Mathurin - Rodrigues Island

• Air Mauritius (MK)

  Air Mauritius Centre
  6 President John Kenedy Street
  Port Louis
  Mauritius
  Tel. Town Office (230) 208 7700; Airport Office (230) 637 3552
  Reservation: (230) 208 6878
  Ticket Office: (230) 208 7903
  Hotline: (230) 211 6060
  Fax: (230) 637 3266 (Airport Office)

• Air France (AF)

  Rogers House
  5 President John Kenedy Street
  Port Louis
  Mauritius
  Tel. Town Office: (230) 212 2666; Airport Office: (230) 637 3552