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5 Cents FAO
| Issuer | Seychelles |
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| Year | 1977 |
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| Weight | 0.78 g |
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| Reverse description | A naturalistic depiction of a Bourgeois fish (Lethrinus mahsena) in profile occupies the central field, rendered with fine engraved detail highlighting its scales, fins, and form. Flanking sprigs of aquatic vegetation extend along the lower portion of the field, framing the denomination inscription. The FAO slogan PRODUCE MORE FOOD curves along the upper periphery in bold raised lettering, while the denomination CENTS 5 is inscribed in the lower field, the numeral 5 rendered prominently below the word CENTS. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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Issued as part of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization coin program, which ran from the late 1960s through the 1970s and prompted dozens of developing nations to produce specially designated coinage tied to agricultural development themes. Seychelles joined the FAO program shortly after gaining independence from Britain in June 1976, making this 1977 issue one of the earliest coins struck under the newly sovereign government.