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½ Rupee - Elizabeth II 1st portrait
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 5.7 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Seychelles |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1976) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1954-1974 |
| Value | ½ Rupee (½ SCR) |
| Currency | Rupee (1914-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 5.7 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#4893 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Lettering value inside the sprig above the date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SEYCHELLES
HALF
RUPEE
1972
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Rupee coin from Seychelles featuring Elizabeth II (1st portrait) is that it was minted during a unique period in the country's history. The coin was introduced in 1954, just a year after Seychelles became a Crown colony of the United Kingdom. At that time, the country was still a relatively isolated archipelago, relying heavily on agriculture and fishing. The coin's mintage was likely a response to the growing need for a standardized currency, as the country began to develop its economy and infrastructure. The coin's production continued until 1974, when Seychelles gained independence from the UK. This fact highlights the coin's significance as a symbol of Seychelles' transition from a colony to an independent nation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 72000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1960 | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1966 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1967 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1968 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1969 | 60000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1970 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1971 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1972 | 120000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Rupee - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1954-1974 coin.
