10 Francs - Mountain gorilla - African Dime (2021)
Features
| Denomination | 10 Francs |
| Catalog Number | KM# 211 |
| Weight (g) | 0.1 |
| Diameter (mm) | 9 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Gold (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 16.47 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.01 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Lettering:
AFRICAN DIME
2021
1/10 G FINE GOLD .9999
Description:
The obverse presents a detailed sculptural depiction of an African Mountain gorilla family surrounding by trees and vegetation. The realistic rendering highlights muscular anatomy, expressive faces, deep-set eyes, layered fur texture, strong limbs, and natural posture with remarkable realism. In the background, softly engraved rocky terrain and natural landscape elements add context without distracting from the central figures. Along the upper rim appears the inscription “AFRICAN DIME,” while an outline of the African continent with raising sun and the gold purity marking are listed along the rim, reinforcing the wildlife and African theme.
AFRICAN DIME
2021
1/10 G FINE GOLD .9999
Description:
The obverse presents a detailed sculptural depiction of an African Mountain gorilla family surrounding by trees and vegetation. The realistic rendering highlights muscular anatomy, expressive faces, deep-set eyes, layered fur texture, strong limbs, and natural posture with remarkable realism. In the background, softly engraved rocky terrain and natural landscape elements add context without distracting from the central figures. Along the upper rim appears the inscription “AFRICAN DIME,” while an outline of the African continent with raising sun and the gold purity marking are listed along the rim, reinforcing the wildlife and African theme.
Reverse
Lettering:
BANKI NKURU Y'U RWANDA
REPUBULIKA Y'U RWANDA
UBUMWI - UMURIMO - GUKUNDA IGIHUGU
AMAFARANGA 10 ICUMI
Description:
The coat of arms of Rwanda used shows, the central tribal devices, a stem of sorghum, a branch of a coffee tree and a traditional basket are surmounted on a cogwheel with the sun with its rays above, while two typical Rwandan shields protects them, one on the right and one on the left. They are encircled by a square knot. The text reads "Republic of Rwanda – Unity, Work, Patriotism" in Kinyarwanda. The surrounding inscription reads "BANKI · NASIYONALI · YU · RWANDA" (to English: National Bank of Rwanda) while the denomination "AMAFARANGA 10 ICUMI" below.
BANKI NKURU Y'U RWANDA
REPUBULIKA Y'U RWANDA
UBUMWI - UMURIMO - GUKUNDA IGIHUGU
AMAFARANGA 10 ICUMI
Description:
The coat of arms of Rwanda used shows, the central tribal devices, a stem of sorghum, a branch of a coffee tree and a traditional basket are surmounted on a cogwheel with the sun with its rays above, while two typical Rwandan shields protects them, one on the right and one on the left. They are encircled by a square knot. The text reads "Republic of Rwanda – Unity, Work, Patriotism" in Kinyarwanda. The surrounding inscription reads "BANKI · NASIYONALI · YU · RWANDA" (to English: National Bank of Rwanda) while the denomination "AMAFARANGA 10 ICUMI" below.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,500 | Bavarian Mint, BU | Unknown |