1000 Francs - Giraffe - Rwanda Wildlife with diamonds (2010)
Features
| Denomination | 1000 Francs |
| Catalog Number | KM# 83 |
| 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:
GIRAFFE
2010
Description:
The lower-left field highlights a finely detailed depiction of a family of giraffes standing in a dense tropical forest gracefully. The mother craning her neck and chewing on leaves and its calf one standing and the other sitting and the father standing alert, highlighting their slender body, long neck, horn-like structures called ossicones, small ears, gentle facial expression, and patterned body. Tall tree trunks, leafy vegetation, ground plants, and textured foliage surround the giraffes, creating a deep jungle environment that enhances the realism of the scene. Diamond crystals form the giraffes' eyes, creating a striking contrast with the reflective gold surface. Around the edge runs the legend “GIRAFFE,” with the date “2010” below.
GIRAFFE
2010
Description:
The lower-left field highlights a finely detailed depiction of a family of giraffes standing in a dense tropical forest gracefully. The mother craning her neck and chewing on leaves and its calf one standing and the other sitting and the father standing alert, highlighting their slender body, long neck, horn-like structures called ossicones, small ears, gentle facial expression, and patterned body. Tall tree trunks, leafy vegetation, ground plants, and textured foliage surround the giraffes, creating a deep jungle environment that enhances the realism of the scene. Diamond crystals form the giraffes' eyes, creating a striking contrast with the reflective gold surface. Around the edge runs the legend “GIRAFFE,” with the date “2010” below.
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:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,500 | Reischauer GmbH, Gilded BU | Unknown |
| 2010 | 500 | Reischauer GmbH, Gilded Proof | Unknown |