FACT 1: The currency of the Maldives (Maldive Islands) is the Maldivian Rufiyaa. It's code is MVR. According to our data, USD to MVR is the most popular Rufiyaa exchange rate conversion.

FACT 2: The most popular banknotes used in Maldives are: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500. It's used solely in the Maldives (Maldive Islands).

FACT 3: Rufiyaa banknotes were introduced in 1947, with a value equal to the Ceylonese Rupee. In 1960 coins denominated in laari, valued at 1/100th of a Rufiyaa, were introduced.

WST
Samoan Tala

FACT 1: The currency of Samoa is the Samoan Tala. It's code is WST & its symbol is $. According to our data, WST to AUD is the most popular Samoan Dong exchange rate conversion.

FACT 2: The most popular banknotes used in Samoa are: $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100. It's used only in Samoa.

FACT 3: After gaining political independence in 1962, the Tala was introduced in 1967. The latest series of coins issued in 2011 features imagery of local culture and the current head of state.