1000 Francs - Shoebill - Rwanda Wildlife with diamonds (2009)
Features
| Denomination | 1000 Francs |
| Catalog Number | KM# 68 |
| 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:
SHOEBILL
2009
Description:
The obverse depicts a finely detailed four Shoebills with selective gold gilding, three standing gracefully and fourth one sitting, in shallow water. The birds feature an elongated beak, carefully engraved plumage, long legs, and folded wings, surrounded by reeds, cattails, marsh vegetation, and gentle water ripples. Diamond crystals form the Shoebills' eyes, creating a striking contrast with the reflective gold surface. Around the edge runs the legend “SHOEBILL,” with the date “2009” below.
SHOEBILL
2009
Description:
The obverse depicts a finely detailed four Shoebills with selective gold gilding, three standing gracefully and fourth one sitting, in shallow water. The birds feature an elongated beak, carefully engraved plumage, long legs, and folded wings, surrounded by reeds, cattails, marsh vegetation, and gentle water ripples. Diamond crystals form the Shoebills' eyes, creating a striking contrast with the reflective gold surface. Around the edge runs the legend “SHOEBILL,” with the date “2009” 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2,000 | Reischauer GmbH, BU | Unknown |
| 2009 | 500 | Reischauer GmbH, Proof | Unknown |