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10 Cents - Elizabeth II 1st portrait
| Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) | 6.04 g | 21.57 mm |
| Issuer | Seychelles |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1976) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1953-1974 |
| Value | 10 Cents (0.10 SCR) |
| Currency | Rupee (1914-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) |
| Weight | 6.04 g |
| Diameter | 21.57 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#4890 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Value inside ornament. Legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SEYCHELLES
10 CENTS
1953
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time when Seychelles was still a British colony, and it features the first portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which was used on coins from 1953 to 1974.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 130000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1965 | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1967 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1968 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1969 | 60000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1970 | 75000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1971 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1972 | 120000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1973 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Cents - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1953-1974 coin.
