25 Cents - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1954-1974 front 25 Cents - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1954-1974 back
25 Cents - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1954-1974 photo
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25 Cents - Elizabeth II 1st portrait

 
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 2.9 g 19.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Seychelles
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-1976)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1954-1974
Value
25 Cents (0.25&nbspSCR)
Currency
Rupee (1914-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
2.9 g
Diameter
19.2 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#4807
Rarity index
12%

Reverse

Denomination centered, date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SEYCHELLES
25
CENTS
1960

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 25 Cents - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1954-1974 from Seychelles is that it features a unique portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which was designed specifically for the Seychelles currency. This portrait was used on all coins and banknotes issued by the Seychelles during this time period, and it has become a distinctive feature of the country's currency.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1954  124000 - - - - - -
1960  40000 - - - - - -
1964  40000 - - - - - -
1965  40000 - - - - - -
1966  10000 - - - - - -
1967  20000 - - - - - -
1968  20000 - - - - - -
1969  100000 - - - - - -
1970  40000 - - - - - -
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 25 Cents - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1954-1974 coin.