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| Issuer | Banque Nationale du Rwanda |
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| Year | 1964-1965 |
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| Engraver(s) | Carlos van Dionant |
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| Obverse description | The coat of arms of Rwanda occupies the central field, featuring a shield adorned with a stylised bird and crossed implements, flanked by diagonal hatching. The numeral '5' appears prominently above the shield within a V-shaped upper section of the arms. The legend 'CINQ · FRANCS' curves along the upper periphery, while 'REPUBLIQUE RWANDAISE' and the motto 'LIBERTE COOPERATION PROGRES' are inscribed on and below the shield. |
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| Reverse description | A bare-headed effigy of President Grégoire Kayibanda is depicted in high relief, facing three-quarters to the right, filling the central field. The circular legend 'BANQUE · NATIONALE · DU · RWANDA' runs along the upper periphery, with the date '1964' inscribed in the lower exergue flanked by dots. The engraver's initials 'CVD' appear discreetly within the lower field. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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