5 Francs - Pattern (1964)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Francs |
| Catalog Number | KM# E2 |
| Weight (g) | 6 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Bronze |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
| Trial Strike |
Obverse
Engraved by Carlos Van Dionant
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:
CINQ · FRANCS
5
REPUBLIQUE RWANDAISE
LIBERTE - COOPERATION - PROGRES
CVD
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.
CINQ · FRANCS
5
REPUBLIQUE RWANDAISE
LIBERTE - COOPERATION - PROGRES
CVD
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.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Royal Mint of Belgium | Unknown |