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  • 1 Cent 1977, KM# 30, Seychelles
  • 1 Cent 1977, KM# 30, Seychelles
Description

Seychelles is an archipelagic island country in the Indian Ocean at the eastern edge of the Somali Sea. The country consists of 115 islands. Its capital and largest city, Victoria, lies 1,500 kilometres (932 mi) east of mainland Africa.

Seychelles was uninhabited prior to being encountered by Europeans in the 16th century. It faced competing French and British interests until coming under full British control in the late 18th century. Since proclaiming independence from the United Kingdom in 1976, Seychelles has developed from a largely agricultural society to a market-based diversified economy, characterized by rapidly rising service, public sector, and tourism activities.

Obverse

Depicts the coat of arms of Seychelles, country name above, date below.

The coat of arms of the Republic of Seychelles shows a shield, in which a giant tortoise is located on grounds. On the ground there is a coco de mer palm tree. Behind it there is a sea with two islands and a sail ship to be seen. The shield is enthroned by a helmet, on which a white-tailed tropicbird is located above waves. The shield is supported by two white sailfish. Beneath the shield the motto of Seychelles is stated: "Finis Coronat Opus" (Latin for "The End Crowns the Work").

REPUBLIC OF SEYCHELLES
FINIS·CORONAT·OPVS
· 1977 ·

Reverse

Depicts damselfish and value below.

Damselfish, within the subfamilies Abudefdufinae, Chrominae, Lepidozyginae, Pomacentrinae, and Stegastinae of the Pomacentridae family, are mostly small marine fish, with the largest species reaching about 30cm in length. Found globally in tropical, subtropical, and temperate waters, they primarily inhabit coral reefs and are popular as marine aquarium pets. Their diet includes small crustaceans, plankton, and algae. A few species live in brackish or freshwater environments. Damselfish exhibit territorial behavior, with species like the threespot and dusky damselfish being highly defensive of their territories. The domino damselfish spends over 85% of its daytime foraging, with larger fish foraging higher in the water column, and feeding rates influenced by current speeds.

Engraver: Suzanne Danielli

1 CENT

Edge

1 Cent

KM# 30 Schön# 30
Characteristics
Material Aluminium
Weight 0.7 g
Diameter 16 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Alt # KM# 48.1
Mint
Heaton Mint, Birmingham (H)

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