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2 Francs F.A.O., pattern
| Issuer | Banque Nationale du Rwanda |
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| Year | 1970 |
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| Engraver(s) | Carlos van Dionant |
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| Obverse description | The coat of arms of the Republic of Rwanda occupies the central field, featuring a shield charged with crossed tools and flanked by two national flags on staffs, with a bird displayed above the shield. The numeral '2' appears prominently in the upper central field above the arms. The legend 'DEUX · FRANCS' curves along the upper periphery in large incuse letters, while 'REPUBLIQUE RWANDAISE' is inscribed on a scroll across the upper portion of the shield, and 'LIBERTE · COOPERATION · PROGRES' curves around the lower portion of the arms. |
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| Obverse lettering | DEUX · FRANCS 2 REPUBLIQUE RWANDAISE LIBERTE - COOPERATION - PROGRES (Translation: Two francs. Republic of Rwanda. Freedom - Cooperation - Progress.) |
| Reverse description | The central field depicts a male figure seen from behind and above, emptying a sack of grain into a large circular winnowing basket or storage vessel supported on a raised platform; below the platform sits a woven storage basket. A rectangular banner across the centre of the field bears the monogram 'BNR' in bold letters, referencing the Banque Nationale du Rwanda. The F.A.O. agricultural theme legend 'AUGMENTONS LA PRODUCTION' curves along the upper and lateral periphery, and the date '· 1970 ·' is inscribed in the lower exergue. |
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