10 Francs - Reduced size (1985)
Features
| Denomination | 10 Francs |
| Catalog Number | KM# 14.2 |
| Weight (g) | 7 |
| Diameter (mm) | 26.5 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper-Nickel |
| Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.01 |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Leslie Durbin
Lettering:
BANQUE · NATIONALE · DU · RWANDA
· 1985 ·
Description:
The reverse features a detailed and elegant coffee branch with detailed leaves, berries and Coffee flowers — 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 “1985” appears below.
BANQUE · NATIONALE · DU · RWANDA
· 1985 ·
Description:
The reverse features a detailed and elegant coffee branch with detailed leaves, berries and Coffee flowers — 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 “1985” appears below.
Reverse
Engraved by Leslie Durbin
Lettering:
DIX · FRANCS
10
REPUBLIQUE RWANDAISE
LIBERTE - COOPERATION - PROGRES
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.
DIX · FRANCS
10
REPUBLIQUE RWANDAISE
LIBERTE - COOPERATION - PROGRES
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.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 8,000,000 | British Royal Mint | Unknown |