| Currency | Rufiyaa (MVR) |
| Facial value | 0,50 |
| Years of issue | 1984 – 1995 |
| Metal | Nickel-Brass |
| Ø in mm | 23,6 |
| Art.-No. | MV00.50B |
| Price EUR | 50,00 |
Loggerhead turtle. It is the largest hard-shelled turtle in the world. In adulthood, it can reach up to 210 cm. They are found in warm waters around the world. Once widely hunted for meat and eggs, loggerheads are endangered and are now protected in most countries.
