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5000 Francs Regal Tang
| Issuer | Burundi |
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| Year | 2014 |
| Type | Fantasy coin |
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| Obverse description | A highly detailed frontal portrait of a lion occupies the central field, rendered in fine engraved relief with pronounced mane detailing. A decorative ribbon scroll beneath the lion bears the motto legend UNITÉ TRAVAIL PROGRÈS. The circular border is adorned with a ring of stylised snowflake or star ornaments framing the entire design. The arc legend REPUBLIQUE DU BURUNDI runs along the upper periphery, while the denomination ~5000 Francs~ 1 Oz Silver~ appears along the lower border. |
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| Reverse description | A full-colour applied image of a regal tang (Paracanthurus hepatus) dominates the central field, depicted in profile facing left with its characteristic deep blue body and yellow tail fin rendered in polychrome enamel against a dark speckled background suggestive of open water. Incuse wave-textured ground occupies the lower portion of the field. The series title SEA'S AMAZING WILDLIFE arcs across the upper field in a stylised informal script. The species name REGAL TANG and the date 2014 appear in upright Roman capitals to the right of the fish. A decorative border of snowflake ornaments encircles the entire design. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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