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    July 11, 2016

    Seychelles 5 Cents Coin, 1972

    1972 Seychelles 5 Cents - an FAO coin that is scalloped

    This SEYCHELLES 5 Cents coin from the year 1972 has a relatively unusual, scalloped shape. It is also an FAO coin, which means that it commemorates the Food and Agriculture Organization's efforts to prevent food insecurity issues.

    Geographic Info About Seychelles (GeoFact of the Day Blog)
    Seychelles (pronounced "say shells") is a country with more than 100 islands in Eastern Africa and is located in the Indian Ocean. Seychelles, which is the smallest country in Africa, is northeast of Madagascar and southeast of Somalia. Seychelles' official languages are Seychellois Creole, English, and French, and Roman Catholicism is the largest religion. The major island is Mahé, where the capital Victoria resides. Other islands include Curieuse, La Digue, Praslin, Recife, and Silhouette. The currency is the Seychelles Rupee, and its ISO 4217 currency code is SCR.

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