1000 Francs - Pisces - Zodiac Signs (2009)
Features
| Denomination | 1000 Francs |
| Catalog Number | KM# 63 |
| 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:
PISCES
Description:
The reverse features a beautifully sculpted two stylized gold fishes swimming facing each other on the clouds, symbolizing duality and intuition rendered with selective gilding. The fishes are shown in motion, their detailed scales, flowing fins, and elegant tail creating a sense of vitality and abundance. The polished mirrored background enhances the contrast with the matte and gilded elements. Around it is finely engraved stars, four sparkling diamond crystals are set among twelve gilded stars emphasizing Pisces 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 Pisces inscription beneath the image completes the design.
PISCES
Description:
The reverse features a beautifully sculpted two stylized gold fishes swimming facing each other on the clouds, symbolizing duality and intuition rendered with selective gilding. The fishes are shown in motion, their detailed scales, flowing fins, and elegant tail creating a sense of vitality and abundance. The polished mirrored background enhances the contrast with the matte and gilded elements. Around it is finely engraved stars, four sparkling diamond crystals are set among twelve gilded stars emphasizing Pisces 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 Pisces 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, Gilded Proof | Unknown |