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Seychelles Rupee (SCR)

The Seychelles Rupee is issued by the Central Bank of Seychelles.

Alphabetic code
SCR
Numeric code
690
Symbol
Rs
Minor units
2
Example
SCR 1,234.50
Used in
Seychelles

History

  1. 1914 Under the Paper Currency Ordinance of 1914, the colonial government of Seychelles issues its own rupee notes.
  2. 2008 In early November the rupee is floated after all exchange restrictions are abolished; the IMF approves a two-year Stand-By Arrangement in mid-November, and the rupee stabilises about 50 per cent lower against the US dollar.

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