50 Francs - 4th Anniversary of Independence - Independence (1965)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Francs |
| Catalog Number | KM# 3 |
| Weight (g) | 15 |
| Diameter (mm) | 28 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Gold (.900) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 2226.11 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.03 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Alessandro Colombo
Lettering:
PRESIDENT GREGOIRE KAYIBANDA
A.COLUMBO
· · 1961 · ·
Description:
The reverse features a portrait of a first President of Rwanda Grégoire Kayibanda facing lower, three-quarter right, highlighting his partially bald head, short tightly curled hair, mustache, intense facial expression, and sharply modeled facial contours. The surrounding inscription reads "PRESIDENT GREGOIRE KAYIBANDA" while the year of independence "1961" below.
PRESIDENT GREGOIRE KAYIBANDA
A.COLUMBO
· · 1961 · ·
Description:
The reverse features a portrait of a first President of Rwanda Grégoire Kayibanda facing lower, three-quarter right, highlighting his partially bald head, short tightly curled hair, mustache, intense facial expression, and sharply modeled facial contours. The surrounding inscription reads "PRESIDENT GREGOIRE KAYIBANDA" while the year of independence "1961" below.
Reverse
Lettering:
· REPUBLIQUE RWANDAISE ·
50 FR
INDEPENDANCE · 1961-1965
LIBERTÉ - COOPERATION - PROGRÈS
ARGOR 900/1000
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. The surrounding inscription reads "REPUBLIQUE RWANDAISE" while the dates "1964" placed to the right accompanied by inscription of event "INDEPENDANCE ".
· REPUBLIQUE RWANDAISE ·
50 FR
INDEPENDANCE · 1961-1965
LIBERTÉ - COOPERATION - PROGRÈS
ARGOR 900/1000
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. The surrounding inscription reads "REPUBLIQUE RWANDAISE" while the dates "1964" placed to the right accompanied by inscription of event "INDEPENDANCE ".
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 3,000 | Argor SA, Proof | Unknown |