Maldives

 

Denomination : 5 Rufiyaa
Size : 150 x 70 mm
Issue date : 1983
Colour : Violet
Front : Illustration of a bunch of coconuts and the "Dhivehi Odi" is common on the front of all banknotes in circulation. The coconut is widely used in the Maldives. The "Dhivehi Odi" built of coconut timber was used for inter island transport."Dhivehi Odi" is also a reference to "Kalhu'oh'fummi" the ship used by Muhanmed Thakurufaanu and his brothers Ali and Hassan when they were fighting to liberate Maldives.
Rear :  FISHING; The means of sustenance of the nation since time immemorial
Value in US$ : 0.32







Denomination : 10 Rufiyaa
Size : 150 x 70 mm
Issue date : 1983
Colour : Brown
Front : Illustration of a bunch of coconuts and the "Dhivehi Odi" is common on the front of all banknotes in circulation. The coconut is widely used in the Maldives. The "Dhivehi Odi" built of coconut timber was used for inter island transport."Dhivehi Odi" is also a reference to "Kalhu'oh'fummi" the ship used by Muhanmed Thakurufaanu and his brothers Ali and Hassan when they were fighting to liberate Maldives.
Rear :  ISLAND LIFE; A garland of widely scattered tiny islands has evolved a life of subsistence for the islanders
Value in US$ : 0.64




 

Denomination : 20 Rufiyaa
Size : 150 x 70 mm
Issue date : 1983
Colour : Pink
Front : Illustration of a bunch of coconuts and the "Dhivehi Odi" is common on the front of all banknotes in circulation. The coconut is widely used in the Maldives. The "Dhivehi Odi" built of coconut timber was used for inter island transport."Dhivehi Odi" is also a reference to "Kalhu'oh'fummi" the ship used by Muhanmed Thakurufaanu and his brothers Ali and Hassan when they were fighting to liberate Maldives.
Rear :  INNER HARBOUR MALE'; The centrifuge of commercial activity in the country.
Value in US$ : 1.28





Denomination : 50 Rufiyaa
Size : 150 x 70 mm
Issue date : 1983
Colour : Blue
Front :  Illustration of a bunch of coconuts and the "Dhivehi Odi" is common on the front of all banknotes in circulation. The coconut is widely used in the Maldives. The "Dhivehi Odi" built of coconut timber was used for inter island transport."Dhivehi Odi" is also a reference to "Kalhu'oh'fummi" the ship used by Muhanmed Thakurufaanu and his brothers Ali and Hassan when they were fighting to liberate Maldives.
Rear : BAZAR IN MALE'; Buzzing with movement all day long
Value in US$ : 3.20






Denomination : 100 Rufiyaa
Size : 150 x 70 mm
Issue date : 1983
Colour : Green
Front : Illustration of a bunch of coconuts and the "Dhivehi Odi" is common on the front of all banknotes in circulation. The coconut is widely used in the Maldives. The "Dhivehi Odi" built of coconut timber was used for inter island transport."Dhivehi Odi" is also a reference to "Kalhu'oh'fummi" the ship used by Muhanmed Thakurufaanu and his brothers Ali and Hassan when they were fighting to liberate Maldives.
Rear :  "MEDHUZIYAARAIY"; A revered symbol of proud history
Value in US$ : 6.40







Denomination : 500 Rufiyaa
Size : 150 x 70 mm
Issue date : 1990
Colour : Red
Front : Illustration of a bunch of coconuts and the "Dhivehi Odi" is common on the front of all banknotes in circulation. The coconut is widely used in the Maldives. The "Dhivehi Odi" built of coconut timber was used for inter island transport."Dhivehi Odi" is also a reference to "Kalhu'oh'fummi" the ship used by Muhanmed Thakurufaanu and his brothers Ali and Hassan when they were fighting to liberate Maldives.
Rear : ISLAMIC CENTRE AND MOSQUE; Emblazons the Islamic faith and unity of the nation.
Value in US$ : 32.00

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Currency : Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR)
User : Maldives
Inflation rate : 7.3%
US$ 1 = 15.4 MVR