50 Francs - Hyena - African ounce (2026)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Francs |
| 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
2026 1oz FINE SILVER 999
Description:
The obverse features a highly detailed topographical map-style design of the African continent, featuring textured terrain, and rivers arranged in relief. The lower-left field highlights a compelling wildlife scene of Spotted Hyena family with an male standing, the mother accompanied by a young cub sitting close by. The composition emphasizes strong shoulders, sloping back, alert posture, expressive eyes, and finely engraved fur texture. Dense vegetation fills the background, creating depth and a sense of 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 1/12oz FINE SILVER 999" along the right edge.
AFRICAN OUNCE
2026 1oz FINE SILVER 999
Description:
The obverse features a highly detailed topographical map-style design of the African continent, featuring textured terrain, and rivers arranged in relief. The lower-left field highlights a compelling wildlife scene of Spotted Hyena family with an male standing, the mother accompanied by a young cub sitting close by. The composition emphasizes strong shoulders, sloping back, alert posture, expressive eyes, and finely engraved fur texture. Dense vegetation fills the background, creating depth and a sense of 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 1/12oz 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | BH Mayer's German Mint, BU | Unknown | |
| 2026 | 1,000 | BH Mayer's German Mint, Proof | Unknown |