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100 Rufiyaa FAO
| Issuer | Maldives Monetary Authority |
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| Year | 1980 |
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| Weight | 28.28 g |
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| Obverse description | The national coat of arms of the Republic of Maldives occupies the central field, depicting a crescent and star motif flanked by two national flags on staffs, surmounted by a coconut palm in high relief. A ribbon bearing an Arabic inscription in the exergue area runs beneath the central device. The Latin legend REPUBLIC OF MALDIVES arcs along the upper periphery, while the dual date ۱٤۰۰ - 1980, rendered in Arabic-Indic and Western numerals respectively, appears along the lower rim. The entire design is enclosed within a reeded border. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIC OF MALDIVES ۱٤۰۰ - 1980 |
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Issued under the Food and Agriculture Organization coin program, a United Nations initiative that ran from the late 1960s through the 1980s and enlisted dozens of countries to mint commemorative pieces promoting agricultural development and food security. The Maldives participation reflects the islands' dependence on fisheries rather than land agriculture — fishing dominated the national economy at the time far more than any crop cultivation.
The .800 silver specification was common to many FAO issues of this period, chosen partly to keep production costs accessible for smaller issuing nations.