50 Francs - African Elephant - African ounce (2009)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Francs |
| Catalog Number | KM# 55 |
| 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 2009
1oz FINE SILVER 999
Description:
The obverse features a topographical outline of the African continent arching over the animals. The lower-left field highlights a touching scene of an elephant family a father with realistic engraving captures the elephant’s massive ears, long trunk, tusks, textured skin, and calm yet commanding presence, a mother standing protectively beside her calf, both rendered in fine detail. The ground beneath them is decorated with grass, emphasizing their natural habitat all within a circle surrounded by The text identifying the series "African Ounce" left while the metal, weight and purity accompanied by the date "2008 1oz FINE SILVER 999" along the right edge.
AFRICAN OUNCE 2009
1oz FINE SILVER 999
Description:
The obverse features a topographical outline of the African continent arching over the animals. The lower-left field highlights a touching scene of an elephant family a father with realistic engraving captures the elephant’s massive ears, long trunk, tusks, textured skin, and calm yet commanding presence, a mother standing protectively beside her calf, both rendered in fine detail. The ground beneath them is decorated with grass, emphasizing their natural habitat all within a circle surrounded by The text identifying the series "African Ounce" left while the metal, weight and purity accompanied by the date "2008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5,000 | BH Mayer's German Mint, BU | Unknown |