On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the Maldives Monetary Authority issued a revised version of its 5-rufiyaa banknote currently in circulation.
 
 
 

The new rufiyaa currency symbol has been added before the number "5" on both the obverse and reverse of the banknote.

The new banknote is dated 31 July 2025 and carries a new signature as well.

 

Donald Ludwig, October 14, 2026