1000 Francs - Meerkats - Rwanda Wildlife with diamonds (2012)
Features
| Denomination | 1000 Francs |
| 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:
MEERKAT
2012
Description:
The obverse depictshighlights a finely detailed depiction of a family of meerkats or suricates father, mother and their two pups shown in standing alert, upright pose, with its expressive faces, deep-set eyes, body straight and tail elegantly curved along the prefer areas with short grasses. The animal’s fur is rendered with sharp engraved lines that contrast beautifully against the smooth background. The composition is minimalist yet expressive, emphasizing the meerkats' natural posture and lively character. Diamond crystals form the meerkats' eyes, creating a striking contrast with the reflective gold surface. Around the edge runs the legend “MEERKAT,” with the date “2012” below.
MEERKAT
2012
Description:
The obverse depictshighlights a finely detailed depiction of a family of meerkats or suricates father, mother and their two pups shown in standing alert, upright pose, with its expressive faces, deep-set eyes, body straight and tail elegantly curved along the prefer areas with short grasses. The animal’s fur is rendered with sharp engraved lines that contrast beautifully against the smooth background. The composition is minimalist yet expressive, emphasizing the meerkats' natural posture and lively character. Diamond crystals form the meerkats' eyes, creating a striking contrast with the reflective gold surface. Around the edge runs the legend “MEERKAT,” with the date “2012” 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1,500 | Reischauer GmbH, BU | Unknown |
| 2012 | 500 | Reischauer GmbH, Proof | Unknown |