The Maldives Monetary Authority will begin circulating a newly printed stock of MVR 5 banknotes on October 15, 2026. This is the first reprinting of the denomination since the current MVR 5 note was introduced in 2017 and forms part of the authority’s work to meet cash demand and replace damaged notes. The new notes bear the signature of Maldives Monetary Authority Governor Ahmed Munawar and are dated July 31, 2025. Existing MVR 5 banknotes will remain in circulation alongside the newly printed notes.
Maldives Monetary Authority to issue newly printed MVR 5 banknotes from October 15
The Maldives Monetary Authority will issue newly printed MVR 5 banknotes from October 15, 2026, marking the denomination’s first reprinting since 2017. Existing MVR 5 notes will continue to circulate alongside the new stock.