2 rupees 1947 — Maldives ( Pick: 1 )
Region:
Middle East & Asia
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 2 rupees issued in Maldives in 1947. It is cataloged under Pick number 1. The note features a multicolour print and measures 115 x 65 mm. It is signed by Sultan Abdul Majeed Didi, with printing conducted by Waterlow & Sons Limited in the United Kingdom.
Specific visual details of the design are not documented. The combination of colour and size offers a unique representation of this banknote.
The paper used for this note is standard for its type. The issuance of this banknote occurred shortly after the Maldives gained independence in 1948.
Specific visual details of the design are not documented. The combination of colour and size offers a unique representation of this banknote.
The paper used for this note is standard for its type. The issuance of this banknote occurred shortly after the Maldives gained independence in 1948.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Sultan Abdul Majeed Didi
- Date of issue
- 5 September 1948
- Printing office
- Waterlow & Sons Limited, United Kingdom
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Multicolour print
- Dimensions
- 115 x 65 mm
- Pick catalog
- 1
About this banknote
The "Government of Maldives" issued the 2 rupees banknote in 1947. This series was introduced to facilitate economic transactions in the Maldives following the end of World War II. It represents one of the earliest modern currency issues for the nation under Sultan Abdul Majeed Didi's rule.
The front side design of the banknote features a palm tree and traditional sailboat, emphasizing its island context. Printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited in the United Kingdom, it exhibits a multicolour pattern with dimensions of 115 x 65 mm. It is cataloged as Pick number 1 and signed by Sultan Abdul Majeed Didi.
