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5 Cents - Elizabeth II 1st portrait
| Bronze (97% Copper, 0.5% Tin, 2.5% Zinc) | 9.7 g | 28.4 mm |
| Issuer | Seychelles |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1976) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1964-1971 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05 SCR) |
| Currency | Rupee (1914-date) |
| Composition | Bronze (97% Copper, 0.5% Tin, 2.5% Zinc) |
| Weight | 9.7 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#20575 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 28% |
Reverse
Value in beaded circle, surrounded by legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·SEYCHELLES·
5
FIVE·CENTS·1969
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Cents coin from Seychelles, featuring Elizabeth II's first portrait, has a unique feature - it has a hole in the center. This hole was intentionally designed to help people distinguish the coin from other denominations, especially for those with visual impairments.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1965 | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1967 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1968 | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1969 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1971 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1964-1971 coin.
