Seychelles 500 Rupees 1985

History

500 Rupees 1985, KM# Pn7, Seychelles, Decade for Women

Obverse. Photo © Stack's Bowers Galleries

Description

The United Nations Decade for Women, spanning from 1975 to 1985, centered on addressing policies and issues affecting women, including pay equity, gender-based violence, land ownership, and various human rights concerns. It was endorsed on December 15, 1975, by the United Nations General Assembly through Resolution 31/136.

The Decade officially comprised three global gatherings and conferences in Mexico City, focusing on "consciousness raising," Copenhagen, emphasizing the establishment of "networks," and Nairobi, fostering "the solidarity of women worldwide." Additionally, numerous regional meetings were conducted in collaboration with specific UN agencies (UNESCO, WHO, ECLA, EEC) and non-governmental organizations (YWCA, World Council of Churches, National Association of Women).

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 · 1985 ·
Reverse	Geography & astronomy Map People (man, woman, child etc.) Health worker (doctor, nurse etc.), Teacher Depicts three women—a teacher, an officer, and a doctor—lined up in front of a map of Seychelles, with Valerie Pettis's "Decade for Women" symbol to the left of the line, surrounded by inscriptions above and the value below. UNITED NATIONS DECADE FOR WOMEN 500 RUPEES
Edge	Reeded (milled)