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500 Francs Year of the Horse, vitality, 3D
| Issuer | National Bank of Rwanda |
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| Year | 2014 |
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| Value | 500 Francs |
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| Obverse description | The national coat of arms of Rwanda is depicted at centre, featuring a shield supported by two hands, with a sun and traditional motifs above, and a scroll bearing the national motto below. The legend BANKI NKURU Y'U RWANDA arcs along the upper periphery, with REPUBLIKA Y'U RWANDA inscribed on a banner within the arms. The denomination 500 AMAFARANGA MAGANA ATANU appears in the lower field, flanked by the fineness mark AG 999 to the left and the date 2014 to the right. All lettering is rendered in Latin script against a polished field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A highly detailed three-dimensional sculpted figure of a galloping horse (Equus ferus caballus) is applied at centre in red gold-plated relief, conveying dynamic movement and vitality. The horse is depicted in full stride, with mane and tail flowing, set against a silver field adorned with intricate scrolling filigree and traditional auspicious knotwork patterns. A circular longevity symbol medallion is positioned in the lower centre of the decorative field. The inscription YEAR OF THE HORSE appears along the upper portion of the reverse, with the date 2014 inscribed in the lower exergue. |
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