Maldives 1984 10 laari

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 a sailing dhow, was struck 1984 only. It is the last of its denomination. We cannot explain the odd color of this example except for some strange reaction with the holder.

Recorded mintage: unknown plus 2,500 proofs.

Specification: 1.95 g, aluminum, 23.1 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 70.

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.
• 1982 rufiyaa
• AH 1404/1984 laari
• AH 1404/1984 5 laari
• AH 1404/1984 25 laari
• AH 1404/1984 50 laari
• AH 1404/1984 100 rufiyaa, Year of Disabled Persons
• 1985 100 rufiyaa, opening of the Grand Mosque and Islamic Centre
• 1990 1000 rufiyaa, 25th anniversary of independence
• Coins and currency dated 1984
• return to coins of the Maldives