50 Francs - African Lion - African ounce (2010)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Francs |
| Catalog Number | KM# 70a |
| 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
f15
2010 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 detailed savannah scene: a proud male lion with a broad face, alert eyes, rounded ears and an exceptionally prominent flowing mane, with individual strands extending across the chest and shoulders. Muscular legs, paws, body contours emphasize the lion’s strength and natural elegance. Beside him, a lioness reclines protectively with a sitting cub in front of her, while small clusters of savanna grasses and low vegetation surround them, creating a restrained wildlife setting that keeps attention on the animal. all within a circle surrounded by the text identifying the series "African Ounce" left while the metal, weight and purity accompanied by the date "2010 1oz FINE SILVER 999" along the right edge, with privy mark f15.
AFRICAN OUNCE
f15
2010 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 detailed savannah scene: a proud male lion with a broad face, alert eyes, rounded ears and an exceptionally prominent flowing mane, with individual strands extending across the chest and shoulders. Muscular legs, paws, body contours emphasize the lion’s strength and natural elegance. Beside him, a lioness reclines protectively with a sitting cub in front of her, while small clusters of savanna grasses and low vegetation surround them, creating a restrained wildlife setting that keeps attention on the animal. all within a circle surrounded by the text identifying the series "African Ounce" left while the metal, weight and purity accompanied by the date "2010 1oz FINE SILVER 999" along the right edge, with privy mark f15.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | BH Mayer's German Mint, BU - (privy mark f15) | Unknown |