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100 Francs Kwita Izina
| Issuer | Banque Nationale du Rwanda |
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| Year | 2010 |
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| Obverse description | Central to the obverse is a detailed high-relief depiction of a mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) rendered in a naturalistic style, facing the viewer with foliage visible in the background. The inscription KWITA IZINA arcs prominently across the upper field, referencing Rwanda's celebrated annual gorilla naming ceremony. The denomination 100 FRW and the date 2010 appear in the lower right field, accompanied by the silver purity notation 1 TROY OZ .999 FINE SILVER. The overall design conveys a conservationist theme, highlighting Rwanda's commitment to gorilla preservation. The coin is struck in proof finish, imparting sharp relief to the gorilla's facial features and surrounding vegetation. |
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| Obverse lettering | KWITA IZINA 1 TROY OZ .999 FINE SILVER 100 FRW 2010 |
| Reverse description | The reverse features two conical traditional Rwandan huts rendered in fine detail at the center of the field, their thatched roofs depicted with careful linear engraving. The circular legend MOUNTAIN GORILLAS OF RWANDA ONE HUNDRED FRANCS runs along the periphery, framed by decorative dot-and-sunburst ornaments. The mirror-like proof fields provide strong contrast to the frosted design elements, enhancing the overall visual impact. The composition is symmetrical, with the paired huts serving as a cultural emblem of Rwanda's heritage alongside the gorilla conservation theme of the series. |
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