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5 Rupees Dermochelys Coriacea
| Issuer | Seychelles |
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| Year | 2021 |
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| Composition | Copper-nickel |
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| Obverse lettering | PRASLIN 5 RUPEES |
| Reverse description | A coloured depiction of a Leatherback Sea Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) in dorsal view occupies the central field, rendered with holographic colouring in blue and purple tones, showing the characteristic ridged carapace and outstretched flippers. The species name DERMOCHELYS CORIACEA curves along the upper periphery as the primary legend. The date 2021 is inscribed in the lower exergue, flanked by small decorative foliate motifs. |
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The Dermochelys coriacea — the leatherback sea turtle — holds a specific ecological significance to the Seychelles: the islands host some of the Indian Ocean's last viable nesting populations, with Silhouette Island documented as a critical nesting site. Seychelles has issued wildlife-themed coinage intermittently since the 1970s, often timed to coincide with conservation legislation or international environmental agreements rather than purely numismatic demand.