50 Francs (1977)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Francs |
| Catalog Number | KM# 16 |
| Weight (g) | 10.1 |
| Diameter (mm) | 28.88 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Brass |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.03 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Émile Rousseau
Lettering:
BANQUE NATIONALE DU RWANDA
1977
Description:
The obverse features a centered clean design of beautifully engraved branch Tea plant with detailed leaves, reflecting growth, prosperity and agricultural diversity. The surrounding inscription reads "BANQUE · NATIONALE · DU · RWANDA" (to English: National Bank of Rwanda) while the year of issue "1977" above.
BANQUE NATIONALE DU RWANDA
1977
Description:
The obverse features a centered clean design of beautifully engraved branch Tea plant with detailed leaves, reflecting growth, prosperity and agricultural diversity. The surrounding inscription reads "BANQUE · NATIONALE · DU · RWANDA" (to English: National Bank of Rwanda) while the year of issue "1977" above.
Reverse
Engraved by Émile Rousseau
Lettering:
50 CINQUANTE FRANCS
RÉPUBLIQUE RWANDAISE
LIBERTÉ-COOPÉRATION-PROGRÈS
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. while the denomination "50 CINQUANTE FRANCS" above.
50 CINQUANTE FRANCS
RÉPUBLIQUE RWANDAISE
LIBERTÉ-COOPÉRATION-PROGRÈS
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. while the denomination "50 CINQUANTE FRANCS" above.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 A | 9,000,000 | Paris Mint | Unknown |