100 Francs - Galago "night monkey" - African ounce (2020)
Features
| Denomination | 100 Francs |
| Catalog Number | KM# 201 |
| Weight (g) | 31.1035 |
| Diameter (mm) | 40 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Gold (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 5123.74 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.07 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Lettering:
AFRICAN OUNCE
2020 1oz FINE GOLD 999
Description:
The obverse features a highly detailed topographical map-style design of the African continent, featuring textured terrain, and rivers arranged in relief. The lower-left field highlights a beautifully engraved scene of an adult galago, also known as bush babies or nagapies (meaning "night monkeys" in Afrikaans) sitting protectively beside a young baby galago surrounded by leafy branches fruits, and natural vegetation with its long tail curving beneath. The realistic fur texture, expressive faces, large eyes, bat-like ears, strong hind limbs, and gentle interaction between the animals create an emotional and lifelike composition emphasizing care, family, and survival in the wild all within a circle surrounded by the text identifying the series "African Ounce" left while the metal, weight and purity accompanied by the date "2020 1oz FINE GOLD 999" along the right edge.
AFRICAN OUNCE
2020 1oz FINE GOLD 999
Description:
The obverse features a highly detailed topographical map-style design of the African continent, featuring textured terrain, and rivers arranged in relief. The lower-left field highlights a beautifully engraved scene of an adult galago, also known as bush babies or nagapies (meaning "night monkeys" in Afrikaans) sitting protectively beside a young baby galago surrounded by leafy branches fruits, and natural vegetation with its long tail curving beneath. The realistic fur texture, expressive faces, large eyes, bat-like ears, strong hind limbs, and gentle interaction between the animals create an emotional and lifelike composition emphasizing care, family, and survival in the wild all within a circle surrounded by the text identifying the series "African Ounce" left while the metal, weight and purity accompanied by the date "2020 1oz FINE GOLD 999" along the right edge.
Reverse
Lettering:
BANKI NKURU Y'U RWANDA
REPUBLIKA Y'U RWANDA
UBUMWI - UMURIMO - GUKUNDA IGIHUGU
AMAFARANGA 100 IJANA
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 100 IJANA" below.
BANKI NKURU Y'U RWANDA
REPUBLIKA Y'U RWANDA
UBUMWI - UMURIMO - GUKUNDA IGIHUGU
AMAFARANGA 100 IJANA
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 100 IJANA" below.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 100 | BH Mayer's German Mint, BU | Unknown |