10 Francs - Spotted Hyena - African ounce (2026)
Features
| Denomination | 10 Francs |
| Weight (g) | 2.59 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 6.89 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.01 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Lettering:
AFRICAN OUNCE 2026
1/12oz FINE SILVER 999
Description:
The obverse features a topographical outline of the African continent arching over the animals. The lower-left field highlights a compelling wildlife scene of Spotted Hyena family with an male standing, the mother accompanied by a young cub sitting close by. The composition emphasizes strong shoulders, sloping back, alert posture, expressive eyes, and finely engraved fur texture. Dense vegetation fills the background, creating depth and a sense of natural habitat all within a circle surrounded by the text identifying the series "African Ounce" left while the metal, weight and purity accompanied by the date "2008 1/12oz FINE SILVER 999" along the right edge.
AFRICAN OUNCE 2026
1/12oz FINE SILVER 999
Description:
The obverse features a topographical outline of the African continent arching over the animals. The lower-left field highlights a compelling wildlife scene of Spotted Hyena family with an male standing, the mother accompanied by a young cub sitting close by. The composition emphasizes strong shoulders, sloping back, alert posture, expressive eyes, and finely engraved fur texture. Dense vegetation fills the background, creating depth and a sense of natural habitat all within a circle surrounded by the text identifying the series "African Ounce" left while the metal, weight and purity accompanied by the date "2008 1/12oz FINE SILVER 999" along the right edge.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | BH Mayer's German Mint, BU | Unknown |