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1000 Francs Pisces
| Issuer | Banki Nkuru y'u Rwanda (National Bank of Rwanda) |
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| Year | 2009 |
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| Currency | Franc (1964-date) |
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| Obverse description | The national coat of arms of Rwanda is prominently displayed in the central field, featuring a traditional Rwandan basket, a sun, two sorghum stalks, a coffee branch, and a knotted rope at the base. The coat of arms is set within a raised circular inner border. The legend 'BANKI NKURU Y'U RWANDA' curves along the upper rim, while 'AMAFARANGA 1000 IGIHUMBI' appears along the lower rim. The fineness and weight notation 'AG 999 3oz' appears to the lower left of the coat of arms, with the date '2009' to the lower right. The motto 'UBUMWE-UMURIMO-GUKUNDA IGIHUGU' is inscribed on a scroll at the base of the arms. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts two fish rendered in fine detail, representing the Pisces zodiac sign, positioned above stylized clouds in the right portion of the field. A decorative constellation motif set with inlaid diamond elements occupies the left portion of the field. The twelve zodiac signs are arranged in sequence around the outer rim, each separated by small decorative elements. The inscription 'PISCES' appears prominently in the field. The overall design is executed in a detailed relief style consistent with collector-issue commemorative coinage. |
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