2016-03-16 Wed

On January 26th, a new currency series of 10-, 20-, 50-, 100-, 500-, and the latest denominated 1,000-rufiyaa notes were issued officially in Maldives. They were printed on a polymer substrate in England by De La Rue. The 50th anniversary of Maldivian Independence is commemorated through this new series which are called “Ran Dhihafaheh,” or “Golden 50.” The note feature different elements that uniquely define the nation and differentiates it from the rest of the world.

The yellow 10-rufiyaa note shows an old drum from the National Museum which represents the culture of Maldives.

The purple 20-rufiyaa note is dedicated to industrial and economic progress depicting fishing industry, international airport and some cowrie shells.

The green 50-rufiyaa note promotes unity and Islamic values with a boy reciting the Quran and a mosque.

The red 100-rufiyaa note matches the national flag and displays a pattern made from the old Dhivehi alphabet, a famous old Maldivan text and a woman in traditional dress.

The 1,000-rufiyaa note shows a green turtle on the face and whale shark on the back, with other design devices derived from sea life.

A 30-year-old artist named Abdulla Nashaath created these designs within forty days.