Maldives 1977 20 rufiyaa

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This specimen was issued by the Maldives as part of the F.A.O. series. It was accompanied by a five rufiyaa featuring more tuna. The Maldives are an island group in the Indian Ocean; they were a protectorate of Britain 1887-1968. The natives make their living by fishing.

Recorded mintage: 15,000.

Specification: 28.28 g, 0.500 fine silver, 38.6 mm diameter (same standard as a 1930's British crown).

Catalog reference: KM 56.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• Maldives 1978 25 rufiyaa F.A.O.
• Maldives 1977 5 rufiyaa F.A.O.
• Coins and currency dated 1977
• return to coins of Maldives