10 Francs - Pope Francis "Urbi et Orbi" (2020)
Features
| Denomination | 10 Francs |
| Weight (g) | 0.5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 11 |
| Thickness (mm) | 0.5 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Gold (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 82.37 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.01 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Lettering:
URBI ET ORBI 27.03.2020
2020
1/2 G. 9999 FINEST GOLD
Description:
The obverse features a detailed Pope addresses the Christian faithful during televised address at Vatican City, while St Peter's Square was empty during his address as people remain on lockdown due to coronavirus in the background above the map of the world, emphasizing the global address below left is a half globe with latitude and longitude lines is the emblem of the series, and the intertwined letters "GA" (for GOLD AFFORDABLE) are an abbreviation for the numismatic program. Around the portrait appear the inscriptions accompanied by the year of issue "URBI ET ORBI -27.3. 2020" identifying the series name around above, the metal, weight and purity"1/2 G.9999 FINEST GOLD" around below.
URBI ET ORBI 27.03.2020
2020
1/2 G. 9999 FINEST GOLD
Description:
The obverse features a detailed Pope addresses the Christian faithful during televised address at Vatican City, while St Peter's Square was empty during his address as people remain on lockdown due to coronavirus in the background above the map of the world, emphasizing the global address below left is a half globe with latitude and longitude lines is the emblem of the series, and the intertwined letters "GA" (for GOLD AFFORDABLE) are an abbreviation for the numismatic program. Around the portrait appear the inscriptions accompanied by the year of issue "URBI ET ORBI -27.3. 2020" identifying the series name around above, the metal, weight and purity"1/2 G.9999 FINEST GOLD" around below.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,020 | Württembergische Münzprägeanstalt Dr. Ising | Unknown |