Maldives 2-RUFIYAA (KM116)

Giant Triton

Charonia tritonis aka Triton's Trumpet or Giant Triton is a very large sea snail -- up to 60 cm long -- found throughout the Indo-Pacific oceans. The shell is prized as a decorative item and can be used as a trumpet.

Maldives issued this new bi-metallic version of the 2-rufiyaa coin in 2017.


Diameter
25.5 mm
Composition
Nickel-clad steel in Nickel-brass
Catalogue #
KM116
Reverse Legend
REPUBLIC OF MALDIVES RUFIYAA 2

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