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1978 Seychelles .925 Silver Proof 50 Rupees – Conservation Issue
This listing features a 1978 Seychelles 50 Rupees silver proof coin, issued by the Republic of Seychelles as part of a conservation-themed collector program. The coin is catalogued as KM-39 and was struck in sterling silver for the numismatic market rather than for circulation.
The obverse displays the national coat of arms of Seychelles, featuring a central shield supported by fish and surmounted by a tropicbird, with the country name and date around the perimeter. The reverse depicts a school of reef fish swimming above coral formations, with the denomination “50 RUPEES” below. This issue reflects Seychelles’ maritime identity and environmental themes common to late-1970s collector coinage.
The coin is housed in an older third-party dealer holder labeled PR 65/65, indicating a proof strike as assessed at the time.
Specifications:
- Issuing Country: Seychelles
- Year: 1978
- Mint: Royal Mint, Llantrisant (UK)
- Denomination: 50 Rupees
- Metal: .925 Sterling Silver
- Actual Silver Weight: approx. 0.841 troy oz
- Weight: 28.28 g
- Diameter: approx. 38.6 mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Catalog Reference: KM-39
- Mintage: approx. 4,453
CONDITION:
Proof strike with mirrored fields and frosted design elements. Light toning and minor contact marks are visible, consistent with age and storage in an early dealer holder. No major distractions are observed, and design details remain sharp.
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