100 Rwandan Franc

Security features: microprint,intaglio,latent_image

This note presents a significant cataloguing challenge. The front is unmistakably Rwandan: it bears the National Bank of Rwanda's name in Kinyarwanda, depicts Lake Kivu (a major Rwandan landmark), and shows a traditional Rwandan agaseke basket. The denomination is given as '100 AMAFARANGA' (100 francs in Kinyarwanda). However, the reverse depicts King Faisal of Saudi Arabia with Arabic script and Saudi state emblems—elements that have no documented place in Rwandan currency design. Standard Rwandan 100 franc notes from various series feature Rwandan cultural imagery, wildlife, or infrastructure on both sides. Without being able to match this to any documented Rwandan series or Pick number, and given the incongruous pairing of Rwandan and Saudi imagery, this may represent: (1) a mismatched pair where images from two different notes were incorrectly paired; (2) an error or trial printing; (3) a modern fantasy/souvenir note; or (4) an undocumented commemorative issue. The overall design quality and security features appear consistent with legitimate currency production. Further authentication would require examination of the physical note and cross-reference with National Bank of Rwanda records.