Maldives 1984 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 coconut palm, was struck 1984 only. It is the last of its denomination.

Recorded mintage: unknown plus 2,500 proofs.

Specification: 0.46 g, aluminum, 15 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 68.

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 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
• 1986 laari, 1 g gold
• 1990 1000 rufiyaa, 25th anniversary of independence
• Coins and currency dated 1984
• return to coins of the Maldives