50 Francs - 15th Anniversary Mountain Gorilla coin - African ounce (2023)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Francs |
| Catalog Number | KM# 231 |
| Weight (g) | 31.1035 |
| Diameter (mm) | 40 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3 |
| 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:
AFRICAN OUNCE 2008 - 2023
1oz FINE SILVER 999
15th
Anniv.
Description:
The obverse features a highly detailed topographical map-style design of the African continent, featuring textured terrain, and rivers arranged in relief. The lower-left field highlights a family of African Mountain Gorilla, features two adult primates along with their infant as they relax in the jungles of Rwanda. The expressive faces, muscular forms, and textured fur are finely engraved, conveying strength, care, and vulnerability at the same time all within a circle surrounded by The text identifying the series "African Ounce" left while the metal, weight and purity accompanied by the date "2023 1oz FINE SILVER 999" along the right edge and the anniversary dates “2008 – 2023” around above right. The design is completed by a medallion with the anniversary date, ""15th Anniv.", commemorating the event.
AFRICAN OUNCE 2008 - 2023
1oz FINE SILVER 999
15th
Anniv.
Description:
The obverse features a highly detailed topographical map-style design of the African continent, featuring textured terrain, and rivers arranged in relief. The lower-left field highlights a family of African Mountain Gorilla, features two adult primates along with their infant as they relax in the jungles of Rwanda. The expressive faces, muscular forms, and textured fur are finely engraved, conveying strength, care, and vulnerability at the same time all within a circle surrounded by The text identifying the series "African Ounce" left while the metal, weight and purity accompanied by the date "2023 1oz FINE SILVER 999" along the right edge and the anniversary dates “2008 – 2023” around above right. The design is completed by a medallion with the anniversary date, ""15th Anniv.", commemorating the event.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | BH Mayer's German Mint, BU | Unknown | |
| 2023 | 1,000 | BH Mayer's German Mint, Proof | Unknown |