Commemorative issue: Millennium

The Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, off East Africa. It’s home to numerous beaches, coral reefs and nature reserves, as well as rare animals such as giant Aldabra tortoises. Mahé, a hub for visiting the other islands, is home to capital Victoria. It also has the mountain rainforests of Morne Seychellois National Park and beaches, including Beau Vallon and Anse Takamaka.

3D coin – Coin of the millennium year, with a twist. Engraved into the coin is a band of thinly etched lines that when viewed from one angle shows 1999 and from another the year 2000, all of this on a background of timepieces.

Metal: Copper Nickel

Weight: 28.78 grams

Diameter: 38.61 mm

Thickness: 4 mm

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