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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 triton shell, was struck 1995 and 2007. As of August 2023, US$1 = 15.36 rufiyaa, making this coin worth about US$0.13.

''Recorded mintage:'' unknown but not rare.

''Specification:'' 11.7 g, nickel-brass, 25.5 mm diameter, reeded and lettered edge.

''Catalog reference:'' KM 72.

''[[Bibliography|Source:]]''
* Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date, 13th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2018.

''Link to:''
* [[Maldives 1995 50 laari|1995 50 laari]]
* [[Maldives 2017 2 rufiyaa|2017 2 rufiyaa]]
* [[Coins and currency dated 2007]]

[[Category:Selections from the Acanthite collection]]

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