THE MALDIVES

Pick#....................18e
Banknote Book # 210e
Denomination ....5 Rufiyaa
Date.....................2011
Condition...........UNC
Comments..........Dhow, cowrie shells (used as money at one time), and bunch of coconuts on front. The Dhow is a lateen-rigged (triangular fore-and-aft sail) sailing vessel used by Arabs.  Sailed fishing boats with tuna fisherman on reverse.  Watermark: coat of arms (3rd image). 2nd image is note under ultraviolet (UV) light to show security inks.

Rufiyaa = derived from "Rupee".

Image not exact  note listed

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