10 Francs - 1964 series (1964)
Features
| Denomination | 10 Francs |
| Catalog Number | KM# 7 |
| Weight (g) | 10.29 |
| Diameter (mm) | 30.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper-Nickel |
| Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.01 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Carlos Van Dionant
Lettering:
BANQUE · NATIONALE · DU · RWANDA
CVD
· 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.
BANQUE · NATIONALE · DU · RWANDA
CVD
· 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.
Reverse
Lettering:
DIX · FRANCS
10
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. ESSAI next to the image.
DIX · FRANCS
10
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. ESSAI next to the image.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 6,000,000 | Royal Mint of Belgium | Unknown |