50 Francs - Mountain gorilla - African ounce (2008)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Francs |
| Catalog Number | KM# 46a |
| 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
2008 1oz FINE SILVER 999
Description:
The obverse features a topographical outline of the African continent in brilliant gold arching over the animals. The lower-left field highlights a family of African Mountain Gorilla, features two adult primates along with their infant as they relax in the jungles of Rwanda. The expressive faces, muscular forms, and textured fur are finely engraved, conveying strength, care, and vulnerability at the same time 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
2008 1oz FINE SILVER 999
Description:
The obverse features a topographical outline of the African continent in brilliant gold arching over the animals. The lower-left field highlights a family of African Mountain Gorilla, features two adult primates along with their infant as they relax in the jungles of Rwanda. The expressive faces, muscular forms, and textured fur are finely engraved, conveying strength, care, and vulnerability at the same time 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 10,000 | BH Mayer's German Mint, BU | Unknown |