500 Francs - Beijing, 2008 Summer Olympics - Olympic Games (2006)
Features
| Denomination | 500 Francs |
| Catalog Number | KM# 27 |
| Weight (g) | 20 |
| Diameter (mm) | 38 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.9 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 53.2 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.34 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Lettering:
JEUX OLYMPIQUES 2008
2006
Description:
The obverse presents an energetic scene of track and field runners in motion. Three athletes are shown sprinting forward, their bodies captured mid-stride with flowing lines emphasizing speed and competition. The figures are rendered in frosted relief against mirrored proof fields, creating strong contrast and visual depth. Radiating lines behind the runners enhance the sense of movement, while the inscription referencing the Olympic Games 2008 arcs along the upper rim, clearly identifying the event and theme. To the right, the logo of the Rwandan National Olympic and Sports Committee accompanied by date (the sun with its rays encircled by a square knot above Olympic rings).
JEUX OLYMPIQUES 2008
2006
Description:
The obverse presents an energetic scene of track and field runners in motion. Three athletes are shown sprinting forward, their bodies captured mid-stride with flowing lines emphasizing speed and competition. The figures are rendered in frosted relief against mirrored proof fields, creating strong contrast and visual depth. Radiating lines behind the runners enhance the sense of movement, while the inscription referencing the Olympic Games 2008 arcs along the upper rim, clearly identifying the event and theme. To the right, the logo of the Rwandan National Olympic and Sports Committee accompanied by date (the sun with its rays encircled by a square knot above Olympic rings).
Reverse
Lettering:
BANKI NKURU Y'U RWANDA
REPUBLIKA Y'U RWANDA
UBUMWI - UMURIMO - GUKUNDA IGIHUGU
AMAFARANCA 500 MAGANA ATANU
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 "AMAFARANCA 500 MAGANA ATANU" below.
BANKI NKURU Y'U RWANDA
REPUBLIKA Y'U RWANDA
UBUMWI - UMURIMO - GUKUNDA IGIHUGU
AMAFARANCA 500 MAGANA ATANU
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 "AMAFARANCA 500 MAGANA ATANU" below.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Proof | Unknown |