Maldives 1982 rufiyaa

from the Mountain Groan Collection

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. Global climate change, with its accompanying sea level rise, has made many Maldivians fear for the future of their homes. This type, featuring the national arms, was struck 1982 only. A similar design was struck in copper-nickel 1984, 1990 and 1996 (KM 73a).

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 6.4 g, copper-nickel plated steel, 25.9 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 73.

Source:

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

Link to:

• 1978 25 rufiyaa, F.A.O.
• AH 1404/1984 laari
• AH 1404/1984 5 laari
• AH 1404/1984 10 laari
• AH 1404/1984 25 laari
• AH 1404/1984 50 laari
• AH 1404/1984 100 rufiyaa, Year of Disabled Persons
• 1990 rufiyaa
• 1990 1000 rufiyaa, 25th anniversary of independence
• Coins and currency dated 1982
• return to coins of the Maldives