The Prime Minister attended the launch event. This gold coin proved to be the fastest-seller in the Bank’s history. The whole edition was sold within a week. In 2009, we plan to launch a “Father of the Nation” platinum series.
BIS Review 13/2009  7  Future projects The Bank’s financial markets function In keeping with our modernization plan of the financial system, I will continue to encourage the development of a vibrant futures and forward market. By mid-February 2009, the Bank intends to move away from paper-based auctions of Government securities and Bank of Mauritius instruments to online auctions.