50 Francs - 130th anniversary of Cutty Sark - Nautical Ounce (2024)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Francs |
| Weight (g) | 31.1035 |
| Diameter (mm) | 40 |
| Thickness (mm) | 4 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 82.73 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.03 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Lettering:
NAUTICAL OUNCE
2024 1oz FINE SILVER 999
Cutty Sark
Description:
The obverse features a dynamic depiction of the most famous British Cutty Sark sailing at full speed across stylized waves. The ship is shown in detailed side view with a long, narrow hull, prominent bow sprit, and multiple tall masts carrying a full set of billowing sails. Fine engraving highlights the complex rigging, ropes, yards, deck structures, and gunwale lines, creating a vivid sense of motion against the compass rose at the upper left, surrounded by a map grid and navigational details in the background. A ribbon inscription reads “Cutty Sark,” and an inset medallion features Sea nautical navigation instruments "sextant, , divider, sailor compass, metal spyglass" all within a circle surrounded by the text identifying the series "Nautical Ounce" left while the metal, weight and purity accompanied by the date "2024 1oz FINE SILVER 999" along the right edge.
NAUTICAL OUNCE
2024 1oz FINE SILVER 999
Cutty Sark
Description:
The obverse features a dynamic depiction of the most famous British Cutty Sark sailing at full speed across stylized waves. The ship is shown in detailed side view with a long, narrow hull, prominent bow sprit, and multiple tall masts carrying a full set of billowing sails. Fine engraving highlights the complex rigging, ropes, yards, deck structures, and gunwale lines, creating a vivid sense of motion against the compass rose at the upper left, surrounded by a map grid and navigational details in the background. A ribbon inscription reads “Cutty Sark,” and an inset medallion features Sea nautical navigation instruments "sextant, , divider, sailor compass, metal spyglass" all within a circle surrounded by the text identifying the series "Nautical Ounce" left while the metal, weight and purity accompanied by the date "2024 1oz FINE SILVER 999" along the right edge.
Reverse
Lettering:
BANKI NKURU Y'U RWANDA
REPUBLIKA Y'U RWANDA
UBUMWI - UMURIMO - GUKUNDA IGIHUGU
AMAFARANGA 50 MIRONGO ITANU
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 50 MIRONGO ITANU" below.
BANKI NKURU Y'U RWANDA
REPUBLIKA Y'U RWANDA
UBUMWI - UMURIMO - GUKUNDA IGIHUGU
AMAFARANGA 50 MIRONGO ITANU
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 50 MIRONGO ITANU" below.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,000 | BH Mayer's German Mint, High Relief Antique Finish | Unknown |