Seychelles, 1981/2: development of 1, 5 and 10 cent designs

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Seychelles 10c sketch R Elderton-.jpg

This variation shows a single tuna.
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Seychelles 10c sketch R Elderton.jpg

And now the final design.
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The issued 10 cents reverse.


The standard 10 cents design was issued from 1982 onward.
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Seychelles 10c sketch R Elderton~.jpg

Sketch of the WFD-themed 10 cents design.
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The issued WFD-themed 10 cents reverse.


The WFD-themed 10 cents was issued in 1981 only.
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Seychelles coat of arms sketch R Elderton.jpg

Robert Elderton's sketch of the coat of arms.





Obverse of the issued 10 cents coin.
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The 25 cents design of 1976.





The 25 cents design of 1977.


The 25 cents design of 1977 after the independence legend was removed.

The original bird design was by Suzanne Danielli.
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Seychelles 25c sketch R Elderton.jpg

Sketch of the amended 25 cents of 1982.


The 1977 design simply removed the upper legend but did not reposition the parrot.

Robert Elderton produced a sketch to show how this should be achieved.
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The issued 25 cents reverse.


And here is the revised design, which was issued from 1982 onward.
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