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10 Francs Pattern, copper-nickel

Issuer Banque Nationale du Rwanda
Year 1964
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Engraver(s) Carlos van Dionant
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Obverse description The denomination numeral '10' appears prominently in the upper central field, flanked by the curved legend 'DIX · FRANCS' along the upper periphery. Below the numeral is the coat of arms of the République Rwandaise, depicting a shield charged with a knot device, supported by crossed flags and surmounted by a bird with outstretched wings. The motto 'LIBERTE - COOPERATION - PROGRES' is inscribed on a scroll at the base of the arms, with 'REPUBLIQUE RWANDAISE' appearing on a band across the shield.
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Reverse description The boldly modelled bare-headed effigy of President Grégoire Kayibanda occupies the central field, facing three-quarters to the right in a naturalistic portrait style. The engraver's initials 'CVD' appear incuse below the bust. The circular legend 'BANQUE NATIONALE DU RWANDA' runs along the upper periphery, while the date '1964' is inscribed along the lower periphery, all separated by raised dot stops.
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Mintage 1964
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