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20 Francs Pattern
| Issuer | Banque Nationale du Rwanda |
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| Year | 1977 |
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| Currency | Franc (1964-date) |
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| Obverse description | The denomination '20' is prominently displayed in large numerals at the top centre of the field, flanked by the word 'VINGT' to the left and 'FRANCS' to the right in bold incuse letters. Below the numeral, the coat of arms of the République Rwandaise occupies the centre, featuring a shield charged with traditional symbols, surmounted by a spread eagle, and supported by two crossed spear-tipped flagpoles. The motto 'LIBERTÉ · COOPÉRATION · PROGRÈS' appears inscribed on a scroll at the base of the shield. The rim is decorated with a repeating zigzag or chevron pattern giving the design a distinctive decorative border. |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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Pattern coinage issued by the Banque Nationale du Rwanda in 1977 represents an active period of monetary experimentation as Rwanda worked to establish a stable national currency identity following independence in 1962. The KM#E6 designation places this firmly in essai territory — struck not for circulation but for official evaluation, likely presented to government authorities or retained in mint archives.
Brass was a practical choice for pattern work: cheap enough to produce multiples, durable enough to survive handling by committees. Whether this specific design was ever advanced toward a circulating issue is unclear from surviving records.