Obverse. KM# 51.2: Pobjoy Mint (PM). Photo © NumisCorner.com
  • 5 Rupees 1982-2010, KM# 51, Seychelles, KM# 51.2: Pobjoy Mint (PM)
  • 5 Rupees 1982-2010, KM# 51, Seychelles
  • 5 Rupees 1982-2010, KM# 51, Seychelles, KM# 51.2: South African Mint (M)
  • 5 Rupees 1982-2010, KM# 51, Seychelles, KM# 51.1: Royal Mint (no mintmark)
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 mint mark (if any) below left.

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
PM
· 1992 ·

Reverse

Depicts a palm heavy with fruit dividing the denomination.

The coconut tree (Cocos nucifera) is a member of the palm tree family (Arecaceae) and the only living species of the genus Cocos. The term "coconut" (or the archaic "cocoanut") can refer to the whole coconut palm, the seed, or the fruit, which botanically is a drupe, not a nut. They are ubiquitous in coastal tropical regions and are a cultural icon of the tropics.

Engraver: Frederick Mogford

5 RUPEE

Edge

5 Rupees

KM# 51 Schön# 51
Characteristics
Material Cupronickel
Weight 8.97 g
Diameter 29 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Alt # KM# 51.1, KM# 51.2
Mints
Pobjoy Mint (PM)
Royal Mint
South African Mint (SA Mint)

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