Sao Tome and Principe 2000 Dobras 1997

History

2000 Dobras 1997, KM# 91, Sao Tome and Principe, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Obverse. Photo © NumisCorner.com

Description

São Tomé and Príncipe, an African island nation close to the equator, is part of a volcano chain featuring striking rock and coral formations, rainforests and beaches. On the larger island, São Tomé, is the Lagoa Azul lagoon. Ôbo Natural Park, a biodiverse jungle preserve, covers much of São Tomé and is distinguished by Pico Cão Grande, a skyscraperlike volcanic rock.

Obverse	Animal (fish, bird, mammal etc.) Falcon, Parrot, cockatoo Coat of arms São Tomé and Príncipe Arms with supporters. The coat of arms of São Tomé and Príncipe consists of a falcon on the left and a parrot on the right holding a coat of arms with a palm in its center. The coat of arms is surmounted by a blue star. Above, there is a band that states the name of the country. At the base of the arms the national motto, "Unity, discipline, work" is inscribed. REPÚBLICA DEMOCRÁTICA DE S.TOMÉ E PRÍNCIPE REPÚBLICA DEMOCRÁTICA DE S.TOMÉ E PRÍNCIPE UNIDADE DISCIPLINA TRABALHO 1997
Reverse	Fruit, berry, vegetable Tropical food plants within a circle. Engraver: Robert Elderton AUMENTEMOS A PRODUÇÃO 2000 DOBRAS
Edge	Reeded (milled)