Banknotes of Maldives

There are currently six different denominations of banknotes issued by Maldives Monetary Authority.

The front of all banknotes in circulation depicts a bunch of coconuts and the "Dhivehi Odi". The coconut is widely used in the Maldives and the "Dhivehi Odi" built of coconut timber was used for inter island transport.

5 Rufiyaa Note Front: First issued: 1983 Format 70 mm x 150 mm. Predominant colour: Violet Back:FISHING The means of sustenance of the nation since time immemorial 10 Rufiyaa Note Front:First issued: 1983 Format 70 mm x 150 mm. Predominant colour: Brown Back: ISLAND LIFE A garland of widely scattered tiny islands has evolved a life of subsistence for the islanders 20 Rufiyaa Note Front:First issued: 1983 Format 70 mm x 150 mm. Predominant colour: Indigo Back: INNER HARBOUR MALE' The centrifuge of commercial activity in the country 50 Rufiyaa Note Front:First issued: 1983 Format 70 mm x 150 mm. Predominant colour: Blue Back: BAZAR IN MALE' Buzzing with movement all day long 100 Rufiyaa Note Front:First issued: 1983 Format 70 mm x 150 mm. Predominant colour: Green Back: "MEDHUZIYAARAIY" A revered symbol of proud history 500 Rufiyaa Note Front:First issued: 1990 Format 70 mm x 150 mm. Predominant colour: Red Back: ISLAMIC CENTRE AND MOSQUE Emblazons the Islamic faith and unity of the nation