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Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
The Seychellois rupee (SCR) is the official currency of Seychelles, an archipelago in the Indian Ocean. Issued by the Central Bank of Seychelles, it is subdivided into 100 cents. The currency has undergone significant changes, including a major devaluation in 2008 and a subsequent shift to a floating exchange rate regime.
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Converted amount
0.0694 USD
Exchange rate
1 SCR = 0.069442 USD
Updated
8/9/2026 12:00 AM
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SCR · Seychellois Rupee
Seychellois Rupee (SCR): Overview and History
The Seychellois rupee (SCR) has been the official currency of Seychelles since 1914, replacing the Mauritian rupee. It is issued and regulated by the Central Bank of Seychelles, which was established in 1978. The currency is subdivided into 100 cents, with banknotes in denominations of 10, 25, 50, 100, and 500 rupees, and coins in values of 1, 5, 10, and 25 cents, as well as 1 and 5 rupees. The rupee's symbol is '₨' or 'SCR'.
Historically, the SCR was pegged to a basket of currencies, but in 2008, Seychelles faced a severe economic crisis, leading to a devaluation of the currency by nearly 100% and a transition to a floating exchange rate system. This move was part of a broader economic reform program supported by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Since then, the value of the rupee has been determined by market forces, though the central bank occasionally intervenes to stabilize excessive fluctuations.
Today, the Seychellois rupee is used for all domestic transactions in Seychelles. The economy relies heavily on tourism, fishing, and offshore financial services, which influence the demand for the currency. While the SCR is not widely traded internationally, it is essential for visitors and businesses operating within the islands. The Central Bank of Seychelles continues to implement monetary policies aimed at maintaining price stability and supporting sustainable economic growth.
- Code
- SCR
- Symbol
- SCR
- Current rate
- USD / SCR
Currency information
Last updated · 8/7/2026
The Seychellois Rupee was introduced in 1914, replacing the Mauritian Rupee at par.
- Official name
- Seychellois Rupee
- Legal tender status
- Legal tender in Seychelles
- Decimal places
- 2
- Minor unit
- cent · 1 SCR = 100 cent
- Countries
- Seychelles
- Issuing authority
- Central Bank of Seychelles
- Central bank
- Central Bank of Seychelles · Official website
- Exchange-rate regime
- Managed float
Common banknotes
SCR 10 · SCR 25 · SCR 50 · SCR 100 · SCR 500
Common coins
1 cent · 5 cents · 10 cents · 25 cents · 1 rupee · 5 rupees · 10 rupees
Also known as
SCR · Seychellois Rupee · ₨
Practical notes
- The currency is issued by the Central Bank of Seychelles.
- The symbol ₨ is used locally.
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Seychellois Rupee questions
What is the SCR exchange rate?
The displayed rate is the latest available reference rate for USD/SCR. It can change throughout the day.
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