5 Rupees - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait

€8,301.00
IssuerSeychelles
Year1972
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value5 Rupees (5 SCR)
CurrencyRupee (1914-date)
CompositionCopper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight13.5 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueEquilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Arnold Machin
Reverse: Norman Sillman
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#19
Obverse descriptionYoung bust right, date below
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringELIZABETH II SEYCHELLES 1972
Reverse descriptionLandscape with a coconut tree, a giant tortoise, a beach and a sailing boat / ship. Value above right.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering5 RUPEES
EdgePlain
MintRoyal Mint (Tower Hill), London,United Kingdom (1810-1975)
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United
Kingdom (1968-date)
Mintage1972  - Minted in 1971 - 220 000
Catalog ID1209860610
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