20 Francs

Reverse

A boat and a ship on the water, Djibouti harbour in the background, value above

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UNITE · EGALITE · PAIX
20
FRANCS

Translation: Unity Equality Peace

Edge

Plain

Comment

Djibouti's coat of arms was adopted during the country's declaration of independence on June 25, 1977. The two arms symbolize Djibouti's two ethnic groups: the Afars and the Issas.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Les armoiries de Djibouti furent adoptées durant la déclaration d'indépendance du pays le 25 juin 1977. Les deux bras symbolisent les deux groupes ethniques de Djibouti : les Afars et les Issas.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Francs coin from Djibouti is that it features a unique design that reflects the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a traditional Djiboutian woman wearing a colorful headscarf and a necklace, while the reverse side features a camel, which is a symbol of the country's nomadic traditions and its importance in the local economy. The coin's design was created by the French engraver, Pierre Rodier, and it has remained unchanged since the coin was first introduced in 1977.

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