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| Issuer | Guinea |
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| Year | 1970 |
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| Reference(s) | KM#35, Schön#39 |
| Obverse description | Left-facing bust of Cleopatra rendered in high relief, depicted in the ancient Egyptian style with a detailed nemes headdress featuring finely engraved striations, and an ornate broad collar necklace. An ankh symbol appears to the right of the portrait in the field. The legend REPUBLIQUE DE GUINEE arcs around the upper periphery, while the inscription CLEOPATRE appears at the base of the design below the bust. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The Guinean coat of arms occupies the central field, featuring a shield bearing an elephant, flanked by scrollwork and topped by a dove in flight holding an olive branch. Two stylized palm fronds frame the shield on either side. The dates 1958-1968 and the legend X·ANNIVERSAIRE arc around the upper portion of the coin, with the date 1970 appearing below the arms, and the denomination 5.000 FRANCS GUINEENS inscribed across the lower field. |
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