What is the currency of Seychelles?

The currency of Seychelles is the Seychellois rupee. Its international currency code is SCR, and one rupee is divided into 100 cents.

The rupee developed during Seychelles’ period as a British colony. The government issued emergency banknotes in 1914, while standard rupee notes followed from 1918. Seychelles became independent in 1976, but retained the rupee as its national currency.

The Central Bank of Seychelles has issued the currency since 1983. Modern banknotes and coins often feature the islands’ distinctive wildlife, including the giant tortoise, Seychelles scops owl, and black parrot. In local Seychellois Creole, the currency is called the roupi.

The Seychellois rupee is easy to confuse with the Indian, Sri Lankan, or Mauritian rupee because they share the same broad name. They are separate national currencies with different codes and issuing authorities. Seychelles’ currency is also commonly written with the symbol R or the code SCR.