1 Franc (1969)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Franc |
| Catalog Number | KM# 8 |
| Weight (g) | 1.1 |
| Diameter (mm) | 21 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Aluminum |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Christopher Ironside
Lettering:
BANQUE · NATIONALE · DU · RWANDA
CVD
· 1969 ·
Description:
The reverse features a right-facing portrait of a first President of Rwanda Grégoire Kayibanda, highlighting his partially bald head, short tightly curled hair, intense facial expression, and sharply modeled facial contours. The surrounding inscription reads "· BANQUE · NATIONALE · DU · RWANDA ·" (to English: National Bank of Rwanda) while the year of issue "1969" below.
BANQUE · NATIONALE · DU · RWANDA
CVD
· 1969 ·
Description:
The reverse features a right-facing portrait of a first President of Rwanda Grégoire Kayibanda, highlighting his partially bald head, short tightly curled hair, intense facial expression, and sharply modeled facial contours. The surrounding inscription reads "· BANQUE · NATIONALE · DU · RWANDA ·" (to English: National Bank of Rwanda) while the year of issue "1969" below.
Reverse
Engraved by Christopher Ironside
Lettering:
UN · FRANC
1
REPUBLIQUE RWANDAISE
LIBERTE - COOPERATION - PROGRES
Description:
The coat of arms of Rwanda used (1962 - 2001) shows a trophy of two national flags. In the middle. On a central a dove as a symbol of peace over a shield contained a hoe and a sickle (representing agriculture and labor) along with a bow and arrow surrounding by the name of the country in French language "RÈPUBLIQUE RWANDAISE", with the national motto "LIBERTÈ - COOPÈRATION - PROGRÈS". above an olive branch within a traditional banner.
UN · FRANC
1
REPUBLIQUE RWANDAISE
LIBERTE - COOPERATION - PROGRES
Description:
The coat of arms of Rwanda used (1962 - 2001) shows a trophy of two national flags. In the middle. On a central a dove as a symbol of peace over a shield contained a hoe and a sickle (representing agriculture and labor) along with a bow and arrow surrounding by the name of the country in French language "RÈPUBLIQUE RWANDAISE", with the national motto "LIBERTÈ - COOPÈRATION - PROGRÈS". above an olive branch within a traditional banner.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 5,000,000 | Royal Mint | Unknown |