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50 Francs Santa Maria
| Issuer | National Bank of Rwanda |
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| Year | 2017 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a detailed depiction of the Santa María, Christopher Columbus's flagship, sailing to the left with full sails set. A decorative compass rose is displayed to the right of the vessel, while nautical instruments, including a sextant and dividers, are arranged at the upper centre of the field. The coin's specifications and subject name are inscribed in the legend, establishing its identity as part of the Nautical Ounce series. The overall design is rendered in high relief against a finely milled background field. |
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| Reverse lettering | NAUTICAL OUNCE 2017 1oz FINE SILVER 999 Santa Maria |
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The Santa María was Columbus's flagship on the 1492 voyage, though she never made the return crossing — she ran aground off the coast of present-day Haiti on Christmas Day and was dismantled, her timber used to construct the settlement of La Navidad. Rwanda's inclusion of this subject follows a well-worn path of small-nation commemorative programs targeting European collector markets, where Age of Exploration themes reliably sell.