Maldives introduces new banknotes
The new Maldivian rufiyaa note series unveiled last night “represents the Maldives, and the identity of Maldivians” and “attempts to encapsulate all the innate factors that define our country, and our ancestral identity,” the central bank said.
02 Nov 2015, 9:00 AM
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) unveiled last night the ‘Ran Dhihafaheh’ (Golden 50) banknotes designed to mark the country’s golden jubilee of independence.
The new series, designed by Maldivian artist Abdulla Nashath, replaces notes introduced in 1983.
The new notes “represents the Maldives, and the identity of Maldivians” and “attempts to encapsulate all the innate factors that define our country, and our ancestral identity,” the central bank said.
Speaking at a ceremony held at the Dharubaaruge convention center, MMA Governor Dr Azeema Adam said the new notes were designed with enhanced security features to prevent counterfeiting.
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