Catalog
1 Franc
| Issuer | Banque Nationale du Rwanda |
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| Year | 1974-1985 |
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| Currency | Franc (1964-date) |
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| Obverse description | Central field features the coat of arms of Rwanda, comprising a distinctive shield with geometric horizontal banding, flanked by two crossed torches surmounted by a dove in flight at the apex. The shield bears the national motto 'LIBERTE · COOPERATION · PROGRES' inscribed on a ribbon at its base, with the legend 'REPUBLIQUE RWANDAISE' displayed on a scroll across the upper portion of the shield. The numeral '1' appears prominently above the arms in the upper central field, with the denomination legend 'UN · FRANC' arcing along the upper periphery of the coin. |
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| Reverse description | Central field depicts a stylized sorghum plant rendered in fine relief, showing a heavily laden seed head above broad, naturalistic leaves spreading to either side of the upright stalk. The circular legend 'BANQUE · NATIONALE · DU · RWANDA' arcs around the upper periphery in evenly spaced Latin lettering. The date of issue appears in the lower exergual area, centered beneath the plant motif. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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