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This specimen was issued by the [[Maldives]] as part of the F.A.O. series. It was accompanied by a [[Maldives 1978 5 rufiyaa|five rufiyaa]] featuring a lobster. 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. This type was offered in .500 fine silver (shown here) and sterling silver (KM 58a) and gold (KM 58b).
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This specimen was issued by the [[Maldives]] as part of the F.A.O. series. It was accompanied by a [[Maldives 1978 5 rufiyaa|five rufiyaa]] featuring a lobster. 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. This type was offered in 0.500 fine silver (shown here) and sterling silver (KM 58a) and gold (KM 58b).
  
 
''Recorded mintage:'' 7,140 uncirculated strikes plus 2,000 silver proofs and 200 in gold.
 
''Recorded mintage:'' 7,140 uncirculated strikes plus 2,000 silver proofs and 200 in gold.
  
''Specification:'' 28.05 g, .500 fine silver, .450 troy oz ASW (same standard as a 1930's British crown).
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''Specification:'' 28.05 g, 0.500 fine silver, .450 troy oz ASW (same standard as a 1930's British crown).
  
 
''Catalog reference:'' KM 58.
 
''Catalog reference:'' KM 58.
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* [[Maldives 1977 20 rufiyaa]] F.A.O.
 
* [[Maldives 1977 20 rufiyaa]] F.A.O.
 
* [[Maldives 1978 5 rufiyaa]] F.A.O.
 
* [[Maldives 1978 5 rufiyaa]] F.A.O.
* [[Maldives 1984 laari|1984 laari]]
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* [[Maldives 1979 20 rufiyaa|AH 1399/1979 20 rufiyaa, International Year of the Child, piedfort]]
* [[Maldives 1984 5 laari|1984 5 laari]]
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* [[Maldives 1979 100 rufiyaa|AH 1399/1979 100 rufiyaa, International Woman's Year]]
* [[Maldives 1984 10 laari|1984 10 laari]]
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* [[Maldives 1984 laari|AH 1404/1984 laari]]
* [[Maldives 1984 25 laari|1984 25 laari]]
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* [[Maldives 1984 5 laari|AH 1404/1984 5 laari]]
* [[Maldives 1984 50 laari|1984 50 laari]]
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* [[Maldives 1984 10 laari|AH 1404/1984 10 laari]]
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* [[Maldives 1984 25 laari|AH 1404/1984 25 laari]]
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* [[Maldives 1984 50 laari|AH 1404/1984 50 laari]]
 
* [[Maldives 1982 rufiyaa|1982 rufiyaa]]
 
* [[Maldives 1982 rufiyaa|1982 rufiyaa]]
 
* [[Maldives 1990 1000 rufiyaa|1990 1000 rufiyaa, 25th anniversary of independence]]
 
* [[Maldives 1990 1000 rufiyaa|1990 1000 rufiyaa, 25th anniversary of independence]]

Latest revision as of 11:25, 21 January 2026

from the Mountain Groan Collection
Maldives 1978 25 rufiyaa rev DSLR.jpg

This specimen was issued by the Maldives as part of the F.A.O. series. It was accompanied by a five rufiyaa featuring a lobster. 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. This type was offered in 0.500 fine silver (shown here) and sterling silver (KM 58a) and gold (KM 58b).

Recorded mintage: 7,140 uncirculated strikes plus 2,000 silver proofs and 200 in gold.

Specification: 28.05 g, 0.500 fine silver, .450 troy oz ASW (same standard as a 1930's British crown).

Catalog reference: KM 58.

Source:

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

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