Djibouti (1977-date) 250 Francs, 2012

250 Francs from Djibouti (1977-date). Issued in 2012. Struck in Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in brass ring. Measures 29 mm and weighs 10 g.

Obverse

2 laurel branches enclosing the coat of arms of the country: a central vertical spear behind a traditional shield behind which two arms carry swords (both arms symbolize the two ethnic groups in Djibouti: the Afars and the Issas). The coat of arms of Djibouti was adopted during the declaration of independence June 25, 1977. (Republic of Djibouti)

Reverse

Djibouti francolin (Pternistis ochropectus)facing right (the Francolin is a threatened bird of Djibouti). Gogorri in Somali and Kokaaqe in Afar languages, it is endemic and lives only in the Monts Goda and Mabla (Day and Medeho forests). (Unity Equality Peace)

Edge

Reeded