Seychelles 10 Rupees 2015

History

Obverse. Photo © Katz Auction

Description

Pamir was a four-masted barque built for the German shipping company F. Laeisz. One of their famous Flying P-Liners, she was the last commercial sailing ship to round Cape Horn, in 1949. By 1957, she had been outmoded by modern bulk carriers and could not operate at a profit. Her shipping consortium's inability to finance much-needed repairs or to recruit sufficient sail-trained officers caused severe technical difficulties. On 21 September 1957, she was caught in Hurricane Carrie and sank off the Azores, with only six survivors rescued after an extensive search.

This coin serves as a reminder of Seychelles' rich maritime history and its connections to the global seafaring community. The Pamir ship was a significant part of international trade and transportation during its time, representing the adventurous spirit of exploration and commerce on the high seas.

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. 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 · 2015 ·
Reverse	Animal (fish, bird, mammal etc.) Gull, seagull Navy (ship, submarine etc.) Barque, Anchor Depicts the Pamir ship tilted in the sea with three seagulls flying in the sky, an anchor in the right of the boat, and denomination below within a circle enclosed by inscription above and dates of launch and sinking below. HISTORY OF SEAFARING 10 Rupees PAMIR 1905-1957
Edge	Reeded (milled)