Seychelles 1977 5 cents

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This specimen was issued by Seychelles as part of the F.A.O. series. It was accompanied by a nickel-brass 10 cents (KM 32) featuring a sailfish. Seychelles, an island group in the Indian Ocean, is better known for its export of cinnamon, copra and vanilla. This type features a red snapper.

Recorded mintage: 300,000.

Specification: aluminum, 18.5 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 31.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• Seychelles 1975 5 cents
• Seychelles 1977 10 cents
• Seychelles 1977 10 rupees
• 1978 1500 rupees, Black Paradise Flycatcher
• 1981 5 cents, F.A.O.
• 1982 5 cents
• Coins and currency dated 1977
• return to coins of Seychelles