Obverse. KM# 46.1: Royal Mint. Photo © NumisCorner.com
  • 1 Cent 1982-2004, KM# 46, Seychelles, KM# 46.1:  Royal Mint
  • 1 Cent 1982-2004, KM# 46, Seychelles
  • 1 Cent 1982-2004, KM# 46, Seychelles, KM# 46.2: Pobjoy Mint, PM
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
· 1982 ·

Reverse

Depicts giant mud crab (Scylla serrata) and value.

Scylla serrata (often called mud crab or mangrove crab, although both terms are highly ambiguous, and black crab) is an ecologically important species of crab found in the estuaries and mangroves of Africa, Australia, and Asia. In their most common forms, their shell colours vary from a deep, mottled green to very dark brown.

Engraver: Robert Elderton

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Edge

1 Cent

KM# 46
Characteristics
Material Brass
Weight 1.3 g
Diameter 16.03 mm
Thickness 1 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Alt # KM# 46.1, KM# 46.2
Mints
Pobjoy Mint (PM)
Royal Mint

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