Blue Penny Museum

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by Benoît Prieur

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The Blue Penny Museum, located in Port Louis, Mauritius, is a renowned cultural and historical institution that celebrates the rich heritage of the island. Opened in 2001, the museum is especially famous for its rare and valuable collection of stamps, including the iconic 1847 Blue Penny and Red Penny stamps, which are among the rarest in the world. In addition to its philatelic treasures, the museum also houses a variety of artifacts, artworks, and documents that chronicle the island's history from its colonial past to its present-day culture.

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