1 Franc - Pattern (1977)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Franc |
| Catalog Number | KM# E4 |
| Weight (g) | 1.3 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Aluminum |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
| Trial Strike |
Obverse
Engraved by Leslie Durbin
Lettering:
BANQUE · NATIONALE · DU · RWANDA
ESSAI
1977
Description:
The reverse features a centered clean design, a stylized millet plants and grain stalks, reflecting growth, prosperity and agricultural diversity. The composition includes multiple seed heads, elongated grain spikes, with long and slender leaves. Surrounding legend "BANQUE · NATIONALE · DU · RWANDA" while the year of issue "1969" below. ESSAI next to the image.
BANQUE · NATIONALE · DU · RWANDA
ESSAI
1977
Description:
The reverse features a centered clean design, a stylized millet plants and grain stalks, reflecting growth, prosperity and agricultural diversity. The composition includes multiple seed heads, elongated grain spikes, with long and slender leaves. Surrounding legend "BANQUE · NATIONALE · DU · RWANDA" while the year of issue "1969" below. ESSAI next to the image.
Reverse
Engraved by Leslie Durbin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Royal Mint | Unknown |