50 Francs - Cheetah - African ounce (2013)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Francs |
| Catalog Number | KM# 38a |
| Weight (g) | 2.59 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 6.89 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.03 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Lettering:
AFRICAN OUNCE
2013 1oz FINE SILVER 999
Description:
The obverse features a highly detailed topographical map-style design of the the African continent, featuring textured terrain, and rivers arranged in relief. The lower-left field highlights a beautifully detailed scene featuring a majestic adult cheetah standing watch, accompanied by her cub gathered closely beside it. The fine engraving highlights spotted fur, slender bodies, attentive eyes, and delicate facial features on uneven grassy terrain ground all within a circle surrounded by the text identifying the series "African Ounce" left while the metal, weight and purity accompanied by the date "2013 1oz FINE SILVER 999" along the right edge, with Privy Mark - f15.
AFRICAN OUNCE
2013 1oz FINE SILVER 999
Description:
The obverse features a highly detailed topographical map-style design of the the African continent, featuring textured terrain, and rivers arranged in relief. The lower-left field highlights a beautifully detailed scene featuring a majestic adult cheetah standing watch, accompanied by her cub gathered closely beside it. The fine engraving highlights spotted fur, slender bodies, attentive eyes, and delicate facial features on uneven grassy terrain ground all within a circle surrounded by the text identifying the series "African Ounce" left while the metal, weight and purity accompanied by the date "2013 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | BH Mayer's German Mint, BU - (privy mark f15) | Unknown |