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200 Francs Abourma Rock Art
| Issuer | Banque Centrale de Djibouti |
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| Year | 2023 |
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| Currency | Djibouti Franc (1977-date) |
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| Obverse description | Central field features the Coat of Arms of the Republic of Djibouti, flanked by an artistic composition depicting a prehistoric human figure engaged in rock carving, surrounded by stylized representations of prehistoric rock art motifs drawn from various world traditions. The encircling legend identifies the issuing authority and coin specifications. The design serves as a thematic introduction to the prehistoric art subject celebrated on the reverse. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIQUE DE DJIBOUTI .999 Ag 200 FRANCS 93.3 g Prehistoric Art (Translation: Republic of Djibouti) |
| Reverse description | High-relief, polychrome depiction of 'The Zoo', a celebrated panel from the Abourma Rock Art Site located in the Djibouti interior. The composition faithfully renders the Neolithic engravings of the site, presenting a rich assemblage of fauna including giraffes, bovines, antelopes, kudus, oryxes, and ostriches — species no longer indigenous to the region — alongside stylized human figures, reflecting the remarkable diversity and complexity of this outstanding archaeological record. The application of color enhances the visual impact of the high-relief engraving, capturing the naturalistic yet archaic character of the original rock carvings. The reverse legend names the site and records the date of issue in the lower field. |
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