5 Rupees Saint John Paul II
2014 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Seychelles |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1976-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2014 |
| Value | 5 Rupees 5 SCR = USD 0.37 |
| Currency | Rupee (1914-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#326129 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Pope Saint John Paul II middle, with a praying woman across, denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SAINT JOHN PAUL II
5 RUPEES
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the canonization of Saint John Paul II, who was the Pope of the Catholic Church from 1978 until his death in 2005. The coin features an image of Saint John Paul II on one side and the Seychelles coat of arms on the other. It was minted in 2014, the year that Saint John Paul II was canonized by Pope Francis.
