500 Francs - Bananas - Euro Parity (2002)
Features
| Denomination | 500 Francs |
| Catalog Number | KM# 30 |
| Weight (g) | 22.2 |
| Diameter (mm) | 37 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.900) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 53.2 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.34 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Serge Levet
Lettering:
CINQ CENTS FRANCS
500
α
2002
Description:
The obverse features a large cluster of unripe banana bunch hanging from a textured stalk on a banana tree with broad, lush leaves frame the cluster, ended by banana blossom, or heart, showing the teardrop shaped banana inflorescence bud which will become the fruits, each individual fruits are smooth, curved. The surrounding inscription reads denomination in letters "CINQ CENTS FRANCS" while the face value "500" below. To the left, appears a small Euro symbol panel, referencing the introduction of Europe’s new common currency and its influence on global economic connections.
CINQ CENTS FRANCS
500
α
2002
Description:
The obverse features a large cluster of unripe banana bunch hanging from a textured stalk on a banana tree with broad, lush leaves frame the cluster, ended by banana blossom, or heart, showing the teardrop shaped banana inflorescence bud which will become the fruits, each individual fruits are smooth, curved. The surrounding inscription reads denomination in letters "CINQ CENTS FRANCS" while the face value "500" below. To the left, appears a small Euro symbol panel, referencing the introduction of Europe’s new common currency and its influence on global economic connections.
Reverse
Engraved by Serge Levet
Lettering:
BANKI NKURU Y'U RWANDA
REPUBLIKA Y'U RWANDA
UBUMWI - UMURIMO - GUKUNDA IGIHUGU
2002
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 "BANQUE NATIONALE DU RWANDA" (to English: National Bank of Rwanda).
BANKI NKURU Y'U RWANDA
REPUBLIKA Y'U RWANDA
UBUMWI - UMURIMO - GUKUNDA IGIHUGU
2002
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 "BANQUE NATIONALE DU RWANDA" (to English: National Bank of Rwanda).
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 500 | Paris Mint, Proof | Unknown |