500 Francs - Green sea turtle - Marine Life (2010)
Features
| Denomination | 500 Francs |
| Catalog Number | KM# 75 |
| Weight (g) | 20 |
| Diameter (mm) | 40 |
| 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:
CHELONIA MYDAS
Description:
The obverse features a dramatic underwater scene rendered with deep color application and sculptural relief. A sea turtle gracefully swimming through clear blue waters. The detailed shell pattern, spotted flippers, and extended neck are rendered with lifelike precision. Around the turtle, coral formations rise from the seabed, accompanied by a school of small orange fish above and other near the bottom, creating a complete marine habitat. Additional raised silver a graceful island with tall coconut palm detailed ocean waves extending toward the horizon, and a beautifully detailed image of a long-snouted seahorse with bubbles that emphasize the animal’s movement and aquatic environment, appear outside the central colored area, creating a layered, dynamic composition. The upper rim carries the inscription "CHELONIA MYDAS", emphasizing the species scientific name.
CHELONIA MYDAS
Description:
The obverse features a dramatic underwater scene rendered with deep color application and sculptural relief. A sea turtle gracefully swimming through clear blue waters. The detailed shell pattern, spotted flippers, and extended neck are rendered with lifelike precision. Around the turtle, coral formations rise from the seabed, accompanied by a school of small orange fish above and other near the bottom, creating a complete marine habitat. Additional raised silver a graceful island with tall coconut palm detailed ocean waves extending toward the horizon, and a beautifully detailed image of a long-snouted seahorse with bubbles that emphasize the animal’s movement and aquatic environment, appear outside the central colored area, creating a layered, dynamic composition. The upper rim carries the inscription "CHELONIA MYDAS", emphasizing the species scientific name.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,000 | Württembergische Münzprägeanstalt Dr. Ising - Proof | Unknown |