Catalog
50 Rupees
| Issuer | Government of Seychelles |
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| Year | 1968-1973 |
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| Value | 50 Rupees |
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| Obverse lettering | Government of Seychelles Fifty Rupees |
| Reverse description | The reverse is dominated by an elaborate multicolour guilloche pattern in green, red, and blue, with the numeral 50 repeated at multiple positions within the design. A large unprinted circular watermark area is positioned at the upper right, bordered by intricate lathe-work. The denomination FIFTY RUPEES appears in bold letterpress at centre, with GOVERNMENT OF SEYCHELLES across the top. |
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These notes predate Seychellois independence by several years — the islands remained a British Crown Colony until 1976, and the Government of Seychelles issuing authority at this period operated under colonial administration. Norman-Walker served as Governor from 1964 to 1969; Greatbatch succeeded him and signed the later dates through independence's approach. The shift in signatories across a single Pick number is worth noting for date collectors, as all five signature-date combinations are catalogued separately.
Bradbury Wilkinson's New Malden facility handled a substantial portion of British colonial currency through this period. The 50 Rupee denomination was the highest in this series, meaning circulation figures were low relative to smaller values.