10 rupees 1983
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This is an uncirculated 1983 Central Bank of Seychelles 10 rupees note (Pick P-28) in pristine condition with no signs of circulation. The note features vibrant multicolored security printing with a distinctive white tropical seabird (red-footed booby) in flight on the obverse and a three-quarter profile portrait of a woman with radiating sunburst design on the reverse. The elaborate guilloche patterns, fine line work, and complex color layering throughout demonstrate sophisticated anti-counterfeiting measures characteristic of 1980s banknote production.
Common. This is a standard regular-issue denomination from a 41-year-old banknote series that was produced in significant quantities for circulation. Market evidence from realbanknotes.com shows consistent eBay sales ranging from $2.39 to $51, with UNC examples typically selling in the $6–$14 range, consistent with common circulation-era issues. The 2019 catalogue value of $7 UNC further supports common classification.
Issued by the Central Bank of Seychelles in 1983, this note reflects the newly independent island nation's establishment of its own currency authority following independence in 1976. The imagery—featuring endemic Seychellois wildlife (the red-footed booby) and a portrait of a national or historical figure—celebrates Seychellois identity and natural heritage during the early decades of the nation's independence and economic development.
The obverse features a red-footed booby, an endemic seabird species of the Seychelles, rendered in white with detailed blue and teal wing feathers, positioned in profile facing left at center-right. Coral and red floral motifs appear on the left side. The reverse displays a three-quarter profile portrait of a woman (likely a national historical figure or representation of Seychellois identity) with dark hair, surrounded by green palm or bamboo foliage. A large radiating sunburst design in teal and blue creates a dramatic backdrop. A vertical decorative border of pink and red circular ornamental medallion patterns frames the left side of the reverse.
Front: 'CENTRAL BANK OF SEYCHELLES' (issuing authority); '10' (denomination in numerals); 'GOVERNOR' (official title); 'Gaylord' (Governor's signature); 'C147719' (serial number). Back: 'CENTRAL BANK OF SEYCHELLES' (issuing authority); '10 RUPEES' (denomination in words and numerals).
Intaglio printing with multi-color offset lithography overprinting. The intricate parallel line guilloche patterns, fine geometric designs, and complex color layering observed throughout both sides are characteristic of high-security banknote production typical of De La Rue or similar Commonwealth-era security printers serving the Central Bank of Seychelles in the early 1980s. The precise color registration and elaborate security features indicate professional central bank production standards.
This example shows Governor signature 'Gaylord' and serial number C147719. The 1983 issue of Pick P-28 may exist with different Governor signatures reflecting changes in Central Bank leadership during that period. Serial number prefixes and signature varieties are typical cataloging variations for this series, though no major varieties have been widely documented as scarce.
