MALDIVES. Maldivian State. 100 Rupees, 1951. P-7a. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ.
The 1951 date on this 100 Rufiyaa (or Rupees) from the Maldives turns it from a rather common note into an extraordinary rarity. While lower denominations were first issued in 1947, this denomination was not issued until 1951, and only in extremely limited numbers. A larger print run came in 1960, but with a new date. That date typically will fill the spot in a type collection, but for collectors wishing to acquire every variety of this popular vacation destination, this lot represents a seldom encountered opportunity. Not only is this a very rarely seen date, it is also the sole finest example in the PMG population report and the only uncirculated example out of just three graded. Compare that with almost 300 graded examples of the 1960 date and it should become obvious just how rare this note truly is.

Estimate: $1000.00 - $2000.00