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1000 Francs Virgo
| Issuer | Banki Nkuru y'u Rwanda (National Bank of Rwanda) |
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| Year | 2009 |
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| Currency | Franc (1964-date) |
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| Obverse description | The national coat of arms of Rwanda occupies the central field, depicting a traditional woven basket flanked by sorghum and coffee plant branches, with a sun and knot motif at the base, all within a circular shield. The legend REPUBLIKA Y'U RWANDA arcs above the arms within an inner circle, with the national motto UBUMWE - UMURIMO - GUKUNDA IGIHUGU inscribed below. The outer legend BANKI NKURU Y'U RWANDA arcs across the upper portion of the coin, while AMAFARANGA 1000 IGIHUMBI appears along the lower rim. The fineness mark AG 999 3oz is inscribed to the left of the arms, and the date 2009 appears to the right. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A classically draped female figure, representing the zodiac sign Virgo, is depicted seated above stylized clouds at the right of the field, rendered in high relief. To the left, the Virgo constellation is delineated by inset diamond stones marking the principal stars. Twelve zodiac symbols are arranged in sequence around the outer rim, framing the central composition. The name of the sign, VIRGO, is inscribed prominently in the field. |
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