The Government of Seychelles — rather than a central bank — remained the direct issuing authority here because the islands had no central bank until 1978, when the Central Bank of Seychelles was established following independence in 1976. These notes therefore bridge the final years of British colonial administration and the first cautious steps of a new republic finding its financial footing.
Five distinct signature combinations across seven years reflects genuine administrative turnover: Norman-Walker and Greatbatch were both Governors of Seychelles appointed from London, while Allen served as the first locally-rooted Governor-General after independence was imminent. Bradbury Wilkinson printed the full run without design revision — the plates simply carried different facsimile signatures.
The Government of Seychelles — rather than a central bank — remained the direct issuing authority here because the islands had no central bank until 1978, when the Central Bank of Seychelles was established following independence in 1976. These notes therefore bridge the final years of British colonial administration and the first cautious steps of a new republic finding its financial footing.
Five distinct signature combinations across seven years reflects genuine administrative turnover: Norman-Walker and Greatbatch were both Governors of Seychelles appointed from London, while Allen served as the first locally-rooted Governor-General after independence was imminent. Bradbury Wilkinson printed the full run without design revision — the plates simply carried different facsimile signatures.