1000 Francs - Year of the Tiger, Gilt - Lunar Calendar (2010)
Features
| Denomination | 1000 Francs |
| Catalog Number | KM# 84 |
| 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
Description:
The obverse features a striking gilt finish tiger moving cautiously in a powerful stalking pose. Every detail of the animal is carefully rendered, including its muscular body, long tail, whiskers, paws, and distinctive stripes coat captured in lifelike detail to emphasize strength, balance, and agility against rolling, hills, mountains, traditional Chinese buildings (Beijing western city gate) and textured trees with a frosted background, finely engraved in silver and added depth. Diamond crystals form the tiger's eye, creating a striking contrast with the reflective gold surface. Chinese characters accompanied by the issue year appear beside the figure and the inscription "YEAR OF THE TIGER" around below. Surrounding the central image are Intricate Chinese ornamental patterns,
The obverse features a striking gilt finish tiger moving cautiously in a powerful stalking pose. Every detail of the animal is carefully rendered, including its muscular body, long tail, whiskers, paws, and distinctive stripes coat captured in lifelike detail to emphasize strength, balance, and agility against rolling, hills, mountains, traditional Chinese buildings (Beijing western city gate) and textured trees with a frosted background, finely engraved in silver and added depth. Diamond crystals form the tiger's eye, creating a striking contrast with the reflective gold surface. Chinese characters accompanied by the issue year appear beside the figure and the inscription "YEAR OF THE TIGER" around below. Surrounding the central image are Intricate Chinese ornamental patterns,
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,000 | Reischauer GmbH, Gilded BU | Unknown |
| 2010 | Reischauer GmbH, Gilded Proof | Unknown |