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2 Cents - Elizabeth II 1st portrait
| Bronze (97% Copper, 0.5% Tin, 2.5% Zinc) | 3.9 g | 23.1 mm |
| Issuer | Seychelles |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1976) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1959-1969 |
| Value | 2 Cents (0.02 SCR) |
| Currency | Rupee (1914-date) |
| Composition | Bronze (97% Copper, 0.5% Tin, 2.5% Zinc) |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 23.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#4892 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 26% |
Reverse
Value in the beaded circle, surrounded by legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*SEYCHELLES*
2
TWO CENTS·1961
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Plain
Comment
Of the coins dated 1963, 20,000 were minted in 1963 and 20,000 were minted in 1964.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Cents - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1959-1969 from Seychelles coin is that it was made of a unique bronze alloy that contains 97% copper, 0.5% tin, and 2.5% zinc. This composition was specifically chosen to produce a coin that was durable, resistant to corrosion, and had a distinctive color that would be easily recognizable to the public. The use of this alloy also helped to reduce the cost of production, making it an economical option for the Seychelles government to mint coins for circulation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1961 | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1963 | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1965 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1968 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1969 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Cents - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1959-1969 coin.
