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Monday 09 Feb 2026
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Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has launched six new banknotes under the series Ran Dhihafaheh.
The notes are the same size as the old series, and printed on polymer paper, which can incorporate many security features not available to paper banknotes.
The new notes are signed by MMA Governor Dr Azeema Adam, making her the first Maldivian woman to sign Maldivian Rufiyaa bills.
The MVR 10 note
The MVR 10 note is light yellow, and shows Maldivian culture. The largest drum in the museum is illustrated on one side, while a man climbing a palm tree is illustrated on the other.
The MVR 20 note
The MVR 20 note is light purple, and shows the Maldivian economy. A sailboat is illustrated on one side, while a fisherman carrying fish is illustrated on the other. Ibrahim Nasir International Airport (INIA) and shells are also depicted on the note.
The MVR 50 note
The MVR 50 note is light green, and shows religion. The Friday Mosque Minaret is illustrated on one side, while a child reading the holy Quran is illustrated on the other.
The MVR 100 note
The MVR 100 note is light red, and shows nationality. ‘Dhanbidhoo loamaafaanu’ is illustrated on one side, while a woman wearing the traditional dress ‘libaas’ engaged in making part of the traditional dress, is illustrated on the other.
The MVR 500 note
The MVR 500 note is light orange, and shows Maldivian craftwork. Traditional measuring unit cup ‘naalhi’ decorated with lacquer work is illustrated on one side, while a man engaged in wood carving is illustrated on the other.
The MVR 1000 note
The MVR 1000 note is light blue, and shows the natural beauty of the Maldives. A turtle is illustrated on one side, while a whale shark illustrated on the other. A resort, corals, and a manta ray are also shown on the note.
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Security features in the notes include clear window, hidden numbers, masked letters, iridescent pattern, spark ink, and textile dots.
The new notes come into circulation on 1 December 2015. The old notes will be accepted until May 2016, after which they can be exchanged via banks and MMA for five years.
