50 Francs - Hippopotamus - African ounce (2017)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Francs |
| Catalog Number | KM# 165 |
| 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
2017 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 finely detailed depiction of a beautifully detailed scene with two hippopotamuses standing in shallow water. An adult hippo dominates the composition, its massive body, thick skin folds, rounded head, and powerful legs engraved with impressive realism. In front of it walks a smaller juvenile hippo, reinforcing the theme of family and continuity in nature. Gentle water ripples surround their feet, while stylized African aquatic plants and savanna vegetation appear in wild African landscape 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.
AFRICAN OUNCE
2017 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 finely detailed depiction of a beautifully detailed scene with two hippopotamuses standing in shallow water. An adult hippo dominates the composition, its massive body, thick skin folds, rounded head, and powerful legs engraved with impressive realism. In front of it walks a smaller juvenile hippo, reinforcing the theme of family and continuity in nature. Gentle water ripples surround their feet, while stylized African aquatic plants and savanna vegetation appear in wild African landscape 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 | 10,000 | BH Mayer's German Mint, BU | Unknown |
| 2017 | 1,000 | BH Mayer's German Mint, Proof | Unknown |