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  • 25 Rupees 2013, KM# 137, Seychelles, Mahatma Gandhi
  • 25 Rupees 2013, KM# 137, Seychelles, Mahatma Gandhi
Description

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869–1948) was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist and political ethicist who employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India's independence from British rule and in turn to inspire movements for civil rights and freedom across the world.

Gandhi inspired millions with his insistence on peace and truth and his activism focused on Satyagraha or non-violent resistance. During his lifetime, his followers called him ‘Mahatma’, which is Sanskrit for ‘great soul’, and he is still widely recognised by that name today.

Gandhi's birthday, 2 October, is commemorated in India as Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday, and worldwide as the International Day of Nonviolence. Gandhi is commonly, though not formally, considered the Father of the Nation in India and was commonly called Bapu (Gujarati: endearment for father, papa).

Obverse

Depicts the coat of arms of Seychelles, the 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
· 2013 ·

Reverse

Depicts a portrait of Mahatma Gandhi three-quarter right, wearing glasses, his name above, his signature below the portrait and denomination below within a beaded circle. Metal and Purity right.

MAHATMA GANDHI 1869-1948
25 RUPEES
AU 999

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Gold
Fineness 0.999
Weight 0.5 g
Diameter 11 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
MDM

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