Friday, March 19, 2010

unwind® did you know | World's Most Beautiful Currency

Photo: A 50 Rufiyaa note - one of the most beautiful currencies in the World

The Maldivian currency - "Rufiyaa" is ranked second among the most beautiful bank notes in the world and is referred as a 'true beauty' as per an article published by CNBC. Apart from the intricate designs, it portrays the livelihood of the nation - fishing and coconuts. Even though Tourism has become the main economic support in the recent years, eco-friendly fishing continues to contribute to the GDP and coconuts dominate the flavorful Maldivian cuisines. The cowrie shell shown as a part of the decorative border along the bottom were the world's first international commodity currency and the Maldive islands were the primary supplier!


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