1000 Francs - Year of the Goat - Lunar Calendar "Agate" (2015)
Features
| Denomination | 1000 Francs |
| Catalog Number | KM# 143 |
| 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:
YEAR OF THE GOAT
羊
1931 1943 1955 1967 富 1979 1991 2003 2015
Description:
The obverse depicts a detailed three-dimensional scene of three goats: a strong mother standing confidently on a large rock, while two playful baby goats challenging each other in a light-hearted manner, a composition that emphasizes family bonds and the pastoral beauty of nature. The animals are depicted with realistic anatomy, curved horns, expressive faces, slender legs, and carefully sculpted coats. Rocky terrain forms the background, with trees and grass. Chinese character identifying the "goat" above left the image. The outer rim of the coin depicts the name of the coin "Year of the Goat" and the full sequence of the goat years: 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, and 2015 with Chinese character identifying the "Wealth" with two layers of agate inlay.
YEAR OF THE GOAT
羊
1931 1943 1955 1967 富 1979 1991 2003 2015
Description:
The obverse depicts a detailed three-dimensional scene of three goats: a strong mother standing confidently on a large rock, while two playful baby goats challenging each other in a light-hearted manner, a composition that emphasizes family bonds and the pastoral beauty of nature. The animals are depicted with realistic anatomy, curved horns, expressive faces, slender legs, and carefully sculpted coats. Rocky terrain forms the background, with trees and grass. Chinese character identifying the "goat" above left the image. The outer rim of the coin depicts the name of the coin "Year of the Goat" and the full sequence of the goat years: 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, and 2015 with Chinese character identifying the "Wealth" with two layers of agate inlay.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 888 | Proof, Antique Finish | Unknown |