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5 Laari - Muhammad Fareed Didi
1379 (1960) year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Maldives |
|---|---|
| King | Muhammad Fareed Didi (1954-1968) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1379 (1960) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Laari 0.05 MVR = USD 0.0033 |
| Currency | Rufiyaa (1947-date) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 8 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#33711 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
Denomination
Lettering:
ملك محلديب
5
ލާރި
Translation:
King of Maldives
5 Laari
Interesting fact
The 5 Laari coin from Maldives featuring Muhammad Fareed Didi 1379 (1960) is a unique coin because it was the first coin to feature the portrait of a Maldivian ruler. Prior to this coin, Maldivian coins typically featured symbols or abstract designs, but this coin marked a shift towards featuring the likeness of the country's leaders on its currency. This coin is a significant piece of Maldivian history and a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
