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  • 10 Rupees 2018, KM# 182a, Seychelles
  • 10 Rupees 2018, KM# 182a, 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
· 2018 ·

Reverse

Depicts Aldabra giant tortoise and a visual effect with the initials of the Central Bank of Seychelles (CBS), which change to the denomination (TEN) when turning the coin from side to side with the oblique lines of the Seychelles flag in the background, value right above, name in three languages.

The Aldabra giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea) is a species of tortoise in the family Testudinidae and genus Aldabrachelys. The species is endemic to the Seychelles, with the nominate subspecies, A. g. gigantea native to Aldabra atoll. It is one of the largest tortoises in the world. Historically, giant tortoises were found on many of the western Indian Ocean islands, as well as Madagascar, and the fossil record indicates giant tortoises once occurred on every continent and many islands with the exception of Australia and Antarctica.

ALDABRA GAINT TORTOISE, TORTIDTER, TORTUE GÉANTE D'ALDABRA
10 RUPEES

Edge

10 Rupees

KM# 182a
Characteristics
Material Bi-Metallic
Ring Brass
Center Stainless Steel
Weight 7.8 g
Diameter 26.3 mm
Thickness 1.9 mm
Shape polygon
Sides 7
Alignment Medal
Mint
Royal Mint

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