Description: Seychelles 1 Rupee 1954: A Rare and Valuable Coin from the British Colonial PeriodSureDescription:This 1 Rupee coin from Seychelles was issued in 1954, during the British colonial period. It is made of copper-nickel and has a Krause number of KM# 13. The coin is round and has a milled edge. It weighs 11.474 grams and has a diameter of 30 millimeters.The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, who was the monarch of the United Kingdom and the British Empire at the time. The portrait is surrounded by the inscription "QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND".The reverse of the coin features the coat of arms of Seychelles, which consists of a shield divided into four quadrants. The first quadrant contains a coco de mer palm tree, the second quadrant contains a tortoise, the third quadrant contains a frigatebird, and the fourth quadrant contains a sailing ship. The shield is surmounted by a helmet and surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves.The 1 Rupee 1954 coin is a rare and valuable coin. It is a great addition to any coin collection.Coin History:The Seychelles 1 Rupee coin was first issued in 1951. It was the highest denomination coin in circulation at the time. The coin was made of silver and had a Krause number of KM# 11.The 1 Rupee coin was redesigned in 1954. The new coin was made of copper-nickel and had a Krause number of KM# 13. The new coin also featured a new design on the reverse, which depicted the coat of arms of Seychelles.The 1 Rupee coin was discontinued in 1972. It was replaced by the 1 Rupee Seychellois rupee coin.The Seychelles 1 Rupee 1954 coin is a reminder of a time when Seychelles was a British colony. It is also a reminder of the country's rich history and culture.Marketing Tags:Seychelles coin1 Rupee1954KM# 13British colonial periodCopper-nickelMilled edgeRoundQueen Elizabeth IICoat of arms of SeychellesCoco de mer palm treeTortoiseFrigatebirdSailing shipRareValuableCoin collectionHistoryInvestmentGiftCollectible Terms of SaleShippingTerms of sales text here.Terms of shipping and fees here.
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Composition: Copper-Nickel
Certification Number: Weight (gr) 11.64 Diameter (mm) 30 Thickness (mm) 2
Color: Silver
Fineness: 0.8
Grade: Ungraded
KM Number: KM# 13
Certification: Uncertified
California Prop 65 Warning: Does Not Apply
Denomination: 1 Rupee
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Weight (gr): 11.64
Year: 1954
Country/Region of Manufacture: Seychelles
Variety: Queen Elizabeth II (1953 - 1975)