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  • 25 Cents 2016-2021, KM# 179, Seychelles
  • 25 Cents 2016-2021, KM# 179, 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
· 2021 ·

Reverse

Depicts a jellyfish tree with the oblique lines of the Seychelles flag in the background, value right surrounded by tree name in three languages.

Medusagyne oppositifolia, known as the jellyfish tree, is endemic to Mahé in the Seychelles and is the sole member of the genus Medusagyne within the Ochnaceae family. Once thought extinct, it was rediscovered in the 1970s. The tree, which can grow up to 15 meters tall, has a dense rounded crown, dark fissured bark, and shiny, leathery leaves that turn bright red with age. Its small white flowers and distinctive dehisced fruit resembling a jellyfish give it its common name. Adapted to dry climates, the tree inhabits granite slopes near the sea and faces threats due to its seeds' inability to germinate in the wild. Conservation efforts are ongoing, with three populations protected within Morne Seychellois National Park.

JELLYFISH TREE - BWAMEDIZ - BOIS MÉDUSE
25
CENTS

Edge

25 Cents

KM# 179
Characteristics
Material Stainless Steel
Weight 2.92 g
Diameter 19 mm
Thickness 1.58 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
South African Mint (SA Mint)

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