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50 Francs Year of the Snake
| Issuer | National Bank of Rwanda |
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| Year | 2025 |
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| Value | 50 Francs (Amafaranga) |
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| Obverse description | The national coat of arms of Rwanda is centrally positioned in the field, depicting a shield supported by a knotted rope at the base, flanked by stylized vegetation, with a sun and traditional woven motif at the top of the shield. A circular legend arcs above reading 'BANKI NKURU Y'U RWANDA' and a scroll beneath the arms bears the national motto 'UBUMWE - UMURIMO - GUKUNDA IGIHUGU'. The denomination 'AMAFARANGA 50 MIRONGO ITANU' is inscribed along the lower portion of the field. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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Rwanda has issued lunar-themed coinage for the international bullion collector market since the mid-2010s, producing these pieces entirely for export rather than domestic circulation. The National Bank of Rwanda functions here as a licensing authority rather than a monetary issuer in any practical sense — the coins are struck by foreign mints under contract and never touch Rwandan commerce.
The Snake is the sixth animal in the twelve-year Chinese zodiac cycle, with 2025 marking the Year of the Wood Snake specifically.