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5 Rupees John Paul II
| Issuer | Central Bank of Seychelles |
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| Year | 2005 |
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| Currency | Rupee (1914-date) |
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| Obverse description | The national coat of arms of the Republic of Seychelles occupies the central field, featuring the quartered shield with a palm tree, tortoise, and sailing vessel, supported by two marlins and surmounted by a coco-de-mer tree. A scroll below the shield bears the national motto FINIS CORONAT OPUS in Latin. The legend REPUBLIC OF SEYCHELLES curves along the upper periphery, with the date 2005 positioned at the base. The Pobjoy Mint mark appears on the scroll ribbon. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIC OF SEYCHELLES PM · 2005 · |
| Reverse description | A three-quarter length portrait of Pope John Paul II dominates the field, depicted in full papal vestments including the mitre, his right hand raised in a blessing gesture directed toward the viewer. The effigy is rendered in high relief against a polished field, conveying a sense of warmth and benediction. The commemorative legend IN MEMORIAM * HIS HOLINESS POPE JOHN PAUL II * curves along the upper periphery, while the denomination Rs 5 appears at the base flanked by decorative stars. |
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