10 rupees 1954 — Seychelles ( Pick: 12 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 10 rupees issued in Seychelles in 1954. It is cataloged under Pick number 12. This note features a green and red color scheme and measures 157 x 98 mm. It is printed on paper and is signed by William Addis. The printing office responsible for its production is Thomas de la Rue & Company, Limited, London.
The design details of this banknote are not specified. Its identification is noted under the catalog reference for Seychelles currency.
The amount produced for this issue remains unknown. The year 1954 coincided with early post-war economic developments in the region.
The design details of this banknote are not specified. Its identification is noted under the catalog reference for Seychelles currency.
The amount produced for this issue remains unknown. The year 1954 coincided with early post-war economic developments in the region.
Specifications
- Signed by
- William Addis
- Date of issue
- 1 August 1954
- Printing office
- Thomas de la Rue & Company, Limited, London
- Colour
- green and red
- Dimensions
- 157 x 98 mm
- Amount produced
- unknown
- Pick catalog
- 12
About this banknote
The Government of Seychelles issued this 10 rupees banknote in 1954. This issuance followed a redesign to standardize currency formats post-World War II. The notes were printed by Thomas de la Rue & Company, Limited, a prominent British security printing company.
The front side of the note features a portrait within an intricate red decorative medallion, with inscriptions denoting its value and issuer. The back showcases a green motif with palm trees and the colony's motto "Finis Coronat Opus." It measures 157 x 98 mm and was signed by William Addis. The Pick number for this banknote is 12.
