½ Franc (1970)
Features
| Denomination | ½ Franc |
| Catalog Number | KM# 9 |
| Weight (g) | 0.7 |
| Diameter (mm) | 16 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.63 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Aluminum |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Lettering:
BANQUE · NATIONALE · DU · RWANDA
1/2 FRANC
· 1970 ·
Description:
The obverse presents the denomination dividing a long engraved radiant sun with rays extending across the field enclosed by a rope-like circular border. The surrounding inscription reads "BANQUE · NATIONALE · DU · RWANDA" while the year of issue "1970" below.
BANQUE · NATIONALE · DU · RWANDA
1/2 FRANC
· 1970 ·
Description:
The obverse presents the denomination dividing a long engraved radiant sun with rays extending across the field enclosed by a rope-like circular border. The surrounding inscription reads "BANQUE · NATIONALE · DU · RWANDA" while the year of issue "1970" below.
Reverse
Lettering:
BANKI · NASIYONALI · YU · RWANDA
URUMIYA
· 1970 ·
Description:
The reverse features a central inscription reads "URUMIYA" ( Kinyarwanda, to English: half) enclosed by a rope-like circular border. The surrounding inscription reads "BANKI · NASIYONALI · YU · RWANDA" (to English: National Bank of Rwanda) while the year of issue "1970" below.
BANKI · NASIYONALI · YU · RWANDA
URUMIYA
· 1970 ·
Description:
The reverse features a central inscription reads "URUMIYA" ( Kinyarwanda, to English: half) enclosed by a rope-like circular border. The surrounding inscription reads "BANKI · NASIYONALI · YU · RWANDA" (to English: National Bank of Rwanda) while the year of issue "1970" below.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 5,000,000 | Royal Mint | Unknown |