10 Francs - Pattern (1964)
Features
| Denomination | 10 Francs |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Brass |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.01 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
| Trial Strike |
Obverse
Engraved by CVD
Lettering:
BANQUE · NATIONALE · DU · RWANDA
CVD
ESSAI
· 1964 ·
Description:
The reverse features a portrait of a first President of Rwanda Grégoire Kayibanda facing above, quarter right, highlighting his partially bald head, short tightly curled hair, intense facial expression, and sharply modeled facial contours. The surrounding inscription reads "BANKI · NASIYONALI · YU · RWANDA" (to English: National Bank of Rwanda) while the year of issue "1964" below. ESSAI next to the image.
BANQUE · NATIONALE · DU · RWANDA
CVD
ESSAI
· 1964 ·
Description:
The reverse features a portrait of a first President of Rwanda Grégoire Kayibanda facing above, quarter right, highlighting his partially bald head, short tightly curled hair, intense facial expression, and sharply modeled facial contours. The surrounding inscription reads "BANKI · NASIYONALI · YU · RWANDA" (to English: National Bank of Rwanda) while the year of issue "1964" below. ESSAI next to the image.
Reverse
Engraved by Carlos Van Dionant
Lettering:
DIX · FRANCS
10
REPUBLIQUE RWANDAISE
LIBERTE - COOPERATION - PROGRES
CVD
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.
DIX · FRANCS
10
REPUBLIQUE RWANDAISE
LIBERTE - COOPERATION - PROGRES
CVD
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Royal Mint of Belgium | Unknown |