5 Francs - Pattern (1977)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Francs |
| Catalog Number | KM# E5 |
| Weight (g) | 4.9 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Bronze |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
| Trial Strike |
Obverse
Lettering:
BANQUE · NATIONALE · DU · RWANDA
ESSAI
1977
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. ESSAI next to the image
BANQUE · NATIONALE · DU · RWANDA
ESSAI
1977
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. ESSAI next to the image
Reverse
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).
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).
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 A | Paris Mint | Unknown |