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500 Francs Year of the Snake, wealth, 3D
| Issuer | Banki Nkuru y'u Rwanda (National Bank of Rwanda) |
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| Year | 2013 |
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| Weight | 31.10 g |
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| Obverse description | The national coat of arms of Rwanda occupies the central field, depicting a shield with a sun, sorghum plant, and wavy lines, flanked by a coffee branch and a knotted rope design at the base. A circular legend in Kinyarwanda reads 'BANKI NKURU Y'U RWANDA' at the top and 'REPUBLIKA Y'U RWANDA' within the inner ring of the arms. The denomination '500' in large numerals appears at the lower field, flanked by 'AMAFARANGA' to the left and 'MAGANA ATANU' to the right. The fineness designation 'AG.999' is inscribed to the left of the coat of arms, with the date '2013' to the right. The design is struck in a matte finish typical of collector issues. |
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| Reverse description | A high-relief, gold-plated three-dimensional sculptural appliqué of a coiled snake (Serpentes sp.) dominates the central field, its body intricately detailed with scales and rendered in the round. Surrounding the snake are multiple gold-plated Chinese cash coins and a central yuan bao ingot bearing a Chinese character symbolising good fortune, all elements referencing the traditional Chinese lunar new year theme of wealth and prosperity. The matte silver field contrasts sharply with the applied gold-plated sculptural elements, creating a pronounced three-dimensional effect. The legend 'YEAR OF THE SNAKE' curves along the upper field in Latin script, with the date '2013' inscribed at the lower field. |
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| Reverse lettering | YEAR OF THE SNAKE 2013 |
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