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250 Gourdes Henri Christophe
| Issuer | Banque Nationale de la République d'Haïti |
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| Year | 1969-1970 |
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| Value | 250 Gourdes (250 HTG) |
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| Obverse description | Uniformed bust of King Henri Christophe facing slightly left occupies the upper central field, with a star-shaped decoration on his chest. Behind and to his left, a stylized depiction of the Citadelle Laferrière fortress rises against a plain background, while wavy lines suggesting the sea appear to the right. Birth and death dates 1767 and 1820 are inscribed in two lines to the right of the portrait. Below the bust, the royal coat of arms of Henri Christophe — supported by two lions and surmounted by a crown — is displayed prominently in the lower field. The circular legend REPUBLIQUE D'HAÏTI arcs along the upper rim, and ROI H. CHRISTOPHE is inscribed along the lower rim, all within a beaded border. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIQUE D'HAÏTI 1767 1820 ROI H. CHRISTOPHE (Translation: Republic of Haiti King H[enri]. Christophe) |
| Reverse description | The central field features a large, detailed rendition of the Haitian coat of arms: a royal palm tree flanked by crossed cannons, flags, and spears on a grassy mound, with a drum at center and an anchor to the right. A ribbon banner beneath the arms bears the national motto L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE. Fineness mark .585 and mint initials IC appear discreetly in the lower field flanking the denomination. The denomination 250 GOURDES is inscribed in two lines in the lower field, with the date 1970 below. The legend LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE arcs along the upper rim within a beaded border. |
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