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500 Francs Guinéens Danse des Oiseaux
| Issuer | Banque Centrale de la République de Guinée |
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| Year | 1969-1970 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features two traditional Guinean performers executing the "Danse des Oiseaux" (Dance of the Birds), an elaborate ceremonial bird dance. The central figure is depicted in full costume, adorned with an expansive feathered headdress and winged regalia, holding a staff, caught mid-movement in a dynamic dancing pose. A second dancer appears in the right field in a similarly costumed bird guise. A traditional thatched dwelling is visible in the left background, evoking a village setting. The legend "REPUBLIQUE DE GUINEE" arcs along the upper periphery, while "DANSE DES OISEAUX" is inscribed along the lower field, all within a beaded border. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays the national coat of arms of Guinea at center, featuring an elephant passant on a vertically striped shield, with the motto ribbon below inscribed "TRAVAIL JUSTICE SOLIDARITE." A dove in flight carrying an olive branch surmounts the shield, while decorative foliage and plants flank either side. The date "1969" appears below the shield. The legend "1958-1968" arcs along the left periphery and "X-ANNIVERSAIRE" along the right, commemorating the tenth anniversary of Guinean independence. The denomination "500 FRANCS GUINEENS" is inscribed along the lower border, all within a beaded rim. |
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| Reverse lettering | TRAVAIL JUSTICE SOLIDARITE 1958-1968 X-ANNIVERSAIRE 1969 500 FRANCS GUINEENS |
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