1000 Francs - Capricorn - Zodiac Signs (2009)
Features
| Denomination | 1000 Francs |
| Catalog Number | KM# 59 |
| Weight (g) | 93.3 |
| Diameter (mm) | 65 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3.2 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 248.16 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.68 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Lettering:
CAPRICORNUS
Description:
The obverse features the gilded image of Capricorn, the mythological horned goat, depicted with the body of a goat and its muscular body and long curved horns engraved with superb precision. Around it is finely engraved stars, four sparkling diamond crystals are set among five gilded stars emphasizing Capricorn constellation, creating a vivid accent and, a mystical glow to the design and a cosmic, background that emphasizes the astrological theme, encircled by the twelve zodiac symbols, each placed within its own geometric segment. The zodiac Capricorn inscription beneath the image completes the design.
CAPRICORNUS
Description:
The obverse features the gilded image of Capricorn, the mythological horned goat, depicted with the body of a goat and its muscular body and long curved horns engraved with superb precision. Around it is finely engraved stars, four sparkling diamond crystals are set among five gilded stars emphasizing Capricorn constellation, creating a vivid accent and, a mystical glow to the design and a cosmic, background that emphasizes the astrological theme, encircled by the twelve zodiac symbols, each placed within its own geometric segment. The zodiac Capricorn inscription beneath the image completes the design.
Reverse
Lettering:
BANKI NIKURU Y'U RWANDA
REPUBLIKA Y'U RWANDA
UBUMWE - UMURIMO - GUKUNDA IGIHUGU
AMAFARANGA 1000 IGIHUMBI
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 1000 IGIHUMBI" below.
BANKI NIKURU Y'U RWANDA
REPUBLIKA Y'U RWANDA
UBUMWE - UMURIMO - GUKUNDA IGIHUGU
AMAFARANGA 1000 IGIHUMBI
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 1000 IGIHUMBI" below.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 500 | Reischauer GmbH, Proof | Unknown |