100 Francs - Mountain gorilla - Wildlife of Rwanda (2010)
Features
| Denomination | 100 Francs |
| Catalog Number | KM# 71 |
| Weight (g) | 31.1035 |
| Diameter (mm) | 38.61 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 82.73 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.07 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Lettering:
MOUNTAIN GORILLAS OF RWANDA
ONE HUNDRED FRANCS
••••• ☀ •••••
Description:
The obverse carries an image of 3 tradition Rwandan Baskets "Agaseke " characterized by its flat circular base that is taller than it is wide, with a sloped conical fitted lid. It is traditionally made of native natural fibers in natural off-white colors. Each basket's woven design has it's own unique symbolic meaning. The inscriptions "Mountain Gorillas of Rwanda" and the nominal value written in letters surrounding the image.
MOUNTAIN GORILLAS OF RWANDA
ONE HUNDRED FRANCS
••••• ☀ •••••
Description:
The obverse carries an image of 3 tradition Rwandan Baskets "Agaseke " characterized by its flat circular base that is taller than it is wide, with a sloped conical fitted lid. It is traditionally made of native natural fibers in natural off-white colors. Each basket's woven design has it's own unique symbolic meaning. The inscriptions "Mountain Gorillas of Rwanda" and the nominal value written in letters surrounding the image.
Reverse
Lettering:
KWITA IZINA
1 TROY OZ
.999 FINE
SILVER
100 FRW
2010
Description:
On the reverse, a striking portrait of a juvenile gorilla playing among grass, with finely engraved facial features, expressive and deep-set eyes, textured fur. In a natural background, softly engraved rocky terrain and natural landscape elements add context without distracting from the central figures. The name of the event is inscribed above, with the year of issue below; to the left there is the inscription "Troy 999 Fine Silver", while to the right there is the nominal value of 100 Rwandan Francs
KWITA IZINA
1 TROY OZ
.999 FINE
SILVER
100 FRW
2010
Description:
On the reverse, a striking portrait of a juvenile gorilla playing among grass, with finely engraved facial features, expressive and deep-set eyes, textured fur. In a natural background, softly engraved rocky terrain and natural landscape elements add context without distracting from the central figures. The name of the event is inscribed above, with the year of issue below; to the left there is the inscription "Troy 999 Fine Silver", while to the right there is the nominal value of 100 Rwandan Francs
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,000 | Proof | Unknown |