5 Francs (1974 - 1987)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Francs |
| Catalog Number | KM# 13 |
| Weight (g) | 5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 26 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Bronze |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Leslie Durbin
Lettering:
BANQUE · NATIONALE · DU · RWANDA
1974
Description:
The reverse features a detailed and elegant coffee branch with detailed leaves and clusters of ripe berries — a powerful national symbol representing Rwanda's historic coffee industry, agricultural exports and a pillar of its economy. The inscription “BANQUE · NATIONALE · DU · RWANDA” encircles the upper rim, while the dates “1974” appears below.
BANQUE · NATIONALE · DU · RWANDA
1974
Description:
The reverse features a detailed and elegant coffee branch with detailed leaves and clusters of ripe berries — a powerful national symbol representing Rwanda's historic coffee industry, agricultural exports and a pillar of its economy. The inscription “BANQUE · NATIONALE · DU · RWANDA” encircles the upper rim, while the dates “1974” appears below.
Reverse
Engraved by Leslie Durbin
Lettering:
CINQ · FRANCS
5
REPUBLIQUE RWANDAISE
LIBERTE - COOPERATION - PROGRES
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.
CINQ · FRANCS
5
REPUBLIQUE RWANDAISE
LIBERTE - COOPERATION - PROGRES
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.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 174 (1974) | 7,000,000 | British Royal Mint | Unknown |
| 1977 | 7,002,000 | British Royal Mint | Unknown |
| 1987 | 11,000,000 | British Royal Mint | Unknown |