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  • 25 Rupees 2000, KM# 115, Seychelles, 100th Anniversary of Birth of the Queen Mother
  • 25 Rupees 2000, KM# 115, Seychelles, 100th Anniversary of Birth of the Queen Mother
Description

The 2000 25 Rupees were issued to mark the 100th birthday of HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother.

Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (1900–2002) was Queen of the United Kingdom from 1936 to 1952 as the wife of King George VI, and the last Empress of India until 1947. After her husband's death, she was known as Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.

Born into British nobility, she married Prince Albert, Duke of York, in 1923. With his unexpected ascension to the throne in 1936, Elizabeth became queen consort. During WWII, her steadfast spirit supported the British public. After King George VI's death, her daughter became queen, and Elizabeth became the family matriarch. She remained a beloved public figure, active until shortly before her death at 101.

Obverse

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
· 2000 ·

Reverse

Depicts a portrait of the Queen Mother, three-quarters right, wearing a Bowler Fedora hat with Veil, dates of birthday, and year of issue. The right of the portrait is surrounded by inscription and value below.

H.M. QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER
1900
2000
· 25 RUPEES ·

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Silver
Fineness 0.925
Weight 28.4 g
Diameter 38.5 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal

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