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50 Cents Independence
| Issuer | Seychelles |
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| Year | 1976-1977 |
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| Engraver(s) | Obverse: Michael Rizzello Reverse: Suzanne Danielli |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing draped bust of James Mancham, first President of the Republic of Seychelles, engraved with fine detail including his characteristic beard and collar. The effigy, designed by Michael Rizzello, occupies the central field and lower portion of the coin. The circular legend 'REPUBLIC OF SEYCHELLES' curves around the upper periphery in raised Latin lettering. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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The 1976 independence of Seychelles from Britain came after a remarkably compressed political timeline — full internal self-government had only been granted in 1975, and the independence coinage was rushed into production almost simultaneously with the formal handover on June 29, 1976. The two-year date span reflects transitional striking rather than a design change.