Seychelles 25 Rupees 1995

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25 Rupees 1995, KM# 78, Seychelles, Endangered Wildlife, Kestrel

Obverse. Photo © Numismatic Guaranty Company

Description

The term kestrel (from French: crécerelle, derivative from crécelle, i.e. ratchet) is the common name given to several species of predatory birds from the falcon genus Falco. Kestrels are most easily distinguished by their typical hunting behaviour which is to hover at a height of around 10–20 metres (35–65 ft) over open country and swoop down on ground prey, usually small mammals, lizards or large insects, while other falcons are more adapted for active hunting during flight.

Obverse	Animal (fish, bird, mammal etc.) Sailfish, Turtle, tortoise Coat of arms Seychelles Depicts the coat of arms of Seychelles, country name above, date below. Mint mark 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 · 1995·
Reverse	Animal (fish, bird, mammal etc.) Kestrel Depicts a kestrel on a branch. The island and a flying kestrel on the background, the inscription above and value below. ENDANGERED WILDLIFE 25 RUPEES
Edge	Reeded (milled)

25 Rupees

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1995 Seychelles

Endangered Wildlife
Kestrel

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KM# 78

Characteristics

Type	Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material	Silver
Fineness	0.925
Weight	28.28 g
Diameter	38.61 mm
Thickness	-
Shape	round
Alignment	Medal
Mint	Pobjoy Mint (PM)