1 Rupee (Captain La Buse) 2020 front 1 Rupee (Captain La Buse) 2020 back
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1 Rupee Captain La Buse

2020 year
Gold (.9999) plated copper (24 ct Gold plated) 29.2 g 40.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Seychelles
Period
Republic (1976-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2020
Value
1 Rupee 1 SCR = USD 0.07
Currency
Rupee (1914-date)
Composition
Gold (.9999) plated copper (24 ct Gold plated)
Weight
29.2 g
Diameter
40.0 mm
Thickness
4.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#356948
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

The Capitán La Buse, old navigation chart in the background, theme and date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CAPTAIN LA BUSE
2020

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Comes in a three-coin set:

 

Incorrectly listed in Krause as being made of pure gold.

Interesting fact

The 1 Rupee (Captain La Buse) 2020 coin from Seychelles is a unique and interesting coin due to its unique plating composition. The coin is made of copper, but it is plated with 24-carat gold, giving it a distinctive and luxurious appearance. This plating process makes the coin stand out from other coins and adds to its collectible value.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2020  5000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Rupee (Captain La Buse) 2020 coin.