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The Maldive Islands: No.13a Fifty rufiyaa

 

Date issued – Unknown
Printer – Bradbury Wilkinson and Company
Front – To the right is a dhoani in full sail, while in the centre is a bunch of coconuts hanging from a tree, and to the left is an area reserved for viewing the watermark. The notes are bordered by various designs, with two cowrie shells in the bottom left-hand corner of each note.
Back – The ‘Harbour’ fruit and vegetable market.


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