50 Francs - 525th anniversary of the discovery of America "Santa Maria" - Nautical Ounce (2017)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Francs |
| Catalog Number | KM# 167 |
| 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:
NAUTICAL OUNCE
2017 1oz FINE SILVER 999
Santa Maria
Description:
The reverse features a finely detailed depiction of the Santa Maria sailing and hull cutting through dynamic across stylized ocean waves. The ship is shown with full sails, its towering masts, rigging, billowing sails and each adorned with bold crosses, while intricate rigging, masts, ropes, and flags bring the vessel to life against the compass rose at the upper left, surrounded by a map grid and navigational details in the background. A ribbon inscription reads “Santa Maria,” 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 "African Ounce" left while the metal, weight and purity accompanied by the date "2017 1oz FINE SILVER 999" along the right edge.
NAUTICAL OUNCE
2017 1oz FINE SILVER 999
Santa Maria
Description:
The reverse features a finely detailed depiction of the Santa Maria sailing and hull cutting through dynamic across stylized ocean waves. The ship is shown with full sails, its towering masts, rigging, billowing sails and each adorned with bold crosses, while intricate rigging, masts, ropes, and flags bring the vessel to life against the compass rose at the upper left, surrounded by a map grid and navigational details in the background. A ribbon inscription reads “Santa Maria,” 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 "African Ounce" left while the metal, weight and purity accompanied by the date "2017 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | BH Mayer's German Mint, BU | Unknown | |
| 2017 | 1,000 | BH Mayer's German Mint, Proof | Unknown |