500 Francs - Beijing 2008 Olympic Games - Olympic Games (2008)
Features
| Denomination | 500 Francs |
| Catalog Number | KM# 47 |
| Weight (g) | 15.56 |
| Diameter (mm) | 38 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Niobium |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.34 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Lettering:
JEUX OLYMPIQUES 2008
2008
Description:
The 2008 Rwanda 500 Francs “Basketball” niobium coin from the Beijing Olympics series celebrates competitive basketball and the energy of international sport. Its vivid pink niobium surface gives the issue a distinctive modern appearance. The obverse presents a dynamic game beneath a basketball hoop and net, reinforcing the sporting context: two players crowd the court, one of them driving toward the basket holding the ball high, while the other defender stretches his arm upward, uniforms, shorts, socks and detailed basketball shoes emphasize the sporting theme. The players set against the map of New world "North and South America" in the background , clearly outlining the Olympic Basketball Champions "USA". Around the upper rim the inscription is accompanied by the year “JEUX OLYMPIQUES 2008”.
JEUX OLYMPIQUES 2008
2008
Description:
The 2008 Rwanda 500 Francs “Basketball” niobium coin from the Beijing Olympics series celebrates competitive basketball and the energy of international sport. Its vivid pink niobium surface gives the issue a distinctive modern appearance. The obverse presents a dynamic game beneath a basketball hoop and net, reinforcing the sporting context: two players crowd the court, one of them driving toward the basket holding the ball high, while the other defender stretches his arm upward, uniforms, shorts, socks and detailed basketball shoes emphasize the sporting theme. The players set against the map of New world "North and South America" in the background , clearly outlining the Olympic Basketball Champions "USA". Around the upper rim the inscription is accompanied by the year “JEUX OLYMPIQUES 2008”.
Reverse
Lettering:
BANKI NKURU Y'U RWANDA
REPUBLIKA Y'U RWANDA
UBUMWI - UMURIMO - GUKUNDA IGIHUGU
AMAFARANCA 500 MAGANA ATANU
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 "AMAFARANCA 500 MAGANA ATANU" below.
BANKI NKURU Y'U RWANDA
REPUBLIKA Y'U RWANDA
UBUMWI - UMURIMO - GUKUNDA IGIHUGU
AMAFARANCA 500 MAGANA ATANU
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 "AMAFARANCA 500 MAGANA ATANU" below.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2,008 | Unknown |