Seychelles banknotes 5 Rupees note 1954 Queen Elizabeth II, Government of Seychelles
Obverse: Portrait of the young Queen Elizabeth II in profile at right, from a classic Dorothy Wilding photography. This profile of The Queen Elizabeth II might be regarded as a portrait specifically prepared for use on coins, which traditionally show the profile of the monarch. However, the issuing authorities that chose to use this portrait had previously used a design which included profiles of King George V and King George VI. In order to maintain the Thomas De La Rue designs into the reign of Elizabeth II, it was necessary to have a suitable profile of Her Majesty. This portrait of the Queen was also used on the banknotes from the Falkland Islands.
Reverse: Coat of arms of the Seychelles at center and the numeral value of banknote at left and right. Text: Government of Seychelles Five Rupees.
Printed by Thomas De La Rue And Company Limited, London.
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Government of Seychelles 1954-1967 "Queen Elizabeth II" Issue
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