Seychelles 1977 10 rupees

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This specimen was issued by Seychelles as part of the F.A.O. series. It was accompanied by an aluminum five cents (KM 31) featuring a red snapper. Seychelles, an island group in the Indian Ocean, is better known for its export of cinnamon, copra and vanilla. This type features a green turtle, formerly very common in the Indian Ocean.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 18.1 g, copper-nickel, 34.5 mm diameter, designed by Suzanne Danielli.

Catalog reference: KM 37.

Source:

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

Link to:

• 1974 10 rupees, green turtle
• Seychelles 1976 1000 rupees
• Seychelles 1977 5 cents
• Seychelles 1977 10 cents
• Comoros 1977 100 francs F.A.O.
• 1978 1500 rupees, Black Paradise Flycatcher
• Coins and currency dated 1977
• return to coins of Seychelles