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Rwanda 20 Francs Banknote 1976 P-6h UNC

Rwanda 20 Francs Banknote 1976 P-6h UNC

3.200 HUF
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Elevate your world paper money collection with this beautifully preserved piece of East African history.
This authentic, original Rwanda 20 Francs Banknote dated 1-1-76 (Pick #6h) is a classic addition for discerning banknote collectors. Printed by the world-renowned Thomas De La Rue & Co. London, this note bursts with historic symbolism, featuring razor-sharp detail and stunning, crisp imagery from mid-1970s Rwanda.
🌟 Key Features
  • Issuing Authority: Banque Nationale du Rwanda (National Bank of Rwanda)
  • Type: Standard circulation banknote
  • Currency: Franc (1964-date)
  • Material: Paper
  • Size: 130 mm × 73 mm
🎨 Design Details
  • Obverse (Front): Displays the vintage national Flag of Rwanda proudly flying on a flagpole, complete with the historic central "R" emblem. The design is beautifully balanced with clean French scripts and elaborate geometric security borders.
  • Reverse (Back): Depicts a hopeful post-independence scene featuring a group of Rwandan youth standing in front of a modern industrial building and pipeline development complex, labeled with traditional Kinyarwanda text. 
  • Watermark: Features the majestic face of a Leopard, visible under backlight.
  • Signatures: Officially signed by the designated shop-partner authorities: Bank Administrator and Bank Governor. 
📜 History & Significance
Issued on New Year's Day in 1976, this standard circulation banknote captures Rwanda's mid-1970s economic and infrastructure push under the early republic era. By emphasizing higher education, youth inclusion, and resource pipelines on its reverse, the note stands as a miniature historical archive of the country's early development goals. Now fully demonetized, high-grade examples from this specific De La Rue series are highly sought after by collectors specializing in geographic currency history.
✨ Condition Description
  • Grade: UNC (Uncirculated)
  • Details: Absolute mint condition. Crisp, firm, original paper with perfectly sharp, square corners. No center creases, handling waves, pinholes, or edge tears. Inks remain deeply saturated, and the note retains its full original mint sheen.

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