Seychellois Rupee Symbol (SR)
The Seychellois Rupee is abbreviated as 'SR' (or 'Rs') in English and French, and as 'roupi' in Seychellois Creole. Issued by the Central Bank of Seychelles, it is the official legal tender of the Republic of Seychelles.
Typographic & Developer Encoding Codes
Quickly copy HTML entities, CSS content escape sequences, and Unicode code points for Seychellois Rupee.
| Format | Value / Code | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw Symbol | SR | Standard plain text character or abbreviation | |
| Encoding Classification | Plain Latin Letters | Written as standard text without a single dedicated Unicode point | |
| Base Character / Block | None (Plain Latin letters) | None (Written as plain text) | |
| HTML Representation | SR | Standard text in HTML documents (No dedicated entity) | |
| CSS Content String | "SR " | CSS content string for pseudo-elements |
How to Type Seychellois Rupee Symbol (SR) on Any Device
Windows PC
Type SR directly as standard letters on your physical keyboard.
Mac / macOS
Type SR directly as plain letters on your keyboard.
iPhone & iPad (iOS)
Type SR
Android (Gboard)
Type SR
Formatting Rules & Real-World Examples
Symbol Placement: Before Amount
In standard financial notation, the Seychellois Rupee symbol is positioned immediately before the numerical amount.
Typography & International Usage Guidelines
In local commerce, 'SR' or 'Rs' is written before the amount (SR 100.00). 1 Rupee is subdivided into 100 cents. The official ISO 4217 code is SCR.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using the Indian ₹ symbol for Seychelles (Seychelles uses 'SR' or 'Rs').
- Confusing SCR with Mauritian Rupee (MUR).
- Inventing single-character Unicode symbols for SCR.
Historical Background & Monetary Evolution
Under British colonial administration, the Legislative Council of Mauritius established the rupee as the standard coin in 1876, which extended to Seychelles. In 1914, the colonial government issued the first emergency government paper notes for Seychelles. The Central Bank of Seychelles took over monetary authority in 1978.
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This specification has been verified against official international standards registries (ISO 4217 Maintenance Agency, Unicode Consortium 16.0, and Unicode CLDR).
Frequently Asked Questions about Seychellois Rupee (SR)
Common questions and direct answers regarding currency symbols, typing shortcuts, and international formatting.
What is the abbreviation for the Seychellois Rupee?
The standard abbreviation is 'SR' or 'Rs'.
What is the ISO 4217 code for Seychellois Rupee?
The code is SCR (numeric 690).
What is the local Creole name for the currency?
In Seychellois Creole, the currency is called the 'roupi'.