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Front: Three Eritrean women and children in traditional dress representing the diverse ethnic groups of Eritrea. The central figures wear traditional headwraps and jewelry, symbolizing the cultural heritage of the newly independent nation. At left, a vignette depicts the raising of the Eritrean flag, commemorating independence achieved in 1993 after a 30-year war of independence from Ethiopia. The nakfa currency was introduced in 1997 to replace the Ethiopian birr and is named after the town of Nakfa, a key stronghold during the independence struggle.

Back: A group of Eritrean schoolchildren in a classroom setting, representing education and the future of the nation. The scene emphasizes the government's focus on literacy and development in post-independence Eritrea. The Bank of Eritrea emblem appears at right, featuring the traditional camel motif that symbolizes endurance and survival in the arid Eritrean landscape.

Note shows light handling with good color retention; minor edge wear visible