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1 Rupee - Elizabeth II 1st portrait
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 11.64 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Seychelles |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1976) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1954-1974 |
| Value | 1 Rupee (1 SCR) |
| Currency | Rupee (1914-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 11.64 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2.15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#4894 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Value within sprig above date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SEYCHELLES
ONE
RUPEE
1 9 6 0
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1 Rupee coin from Seychelles featuring Elizabeth II (1st portrait) was the first coin to be introduced in the country after it gained independence from British colonial rule in 1976. It was minted from 1954 to 1974 and was made of copper-nickel, weighing 11.64 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 150000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1960 | 60000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1966 | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1967 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1968 | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1969 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 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 1 Rupee - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1954-1974 coin.
