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10 000 New Zaïres Gorilla
| Issuer | Zaire (1971-1997) |
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| Year | 1996 |
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| Value | 10 000 Nouveaux Zaïres (10 000 ZRN) |
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| Reverse description | A naturalistic, high-relief depiction of an adult mountain gorilla dominates the field, shown in a three-quarter frontal stance facing left, standing on rocky ground amid vegetation with a leafy branch held in its left hand. Finely engraved fur texture contrasts with the deeply mirrored proof background. The legend WILDLIFE OF AFRICA curves along the upper periphery, while the denomination 10 000 NOUVEAUX ZAÏRES is inscribed in two lines across the lower field. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | WILDLIFE OF AFRICA 10 000 NOUVEAUX ZAÏRES |
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