500 Francs - Orchid Vanda Tricolor - Orchids (2011)
Features
| Denomination | 500 Francs |
| Catalog Number | KM# 91 |
| 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:
VANDA TRICOLOR
Description:
The 2011 Rwanda 500 francs "Vanda tricolor" coin is an elegant issue dedicated to one of the country’s native flora of Laos. The floral side creates a dramatic contrast between the colored Vanda tricolor orchid bright and silver field. A detailed cluster of blooming orchids across the composition, displaying multiple blossoms with sculpted pink, white and red-dotted white lips and petals, unopened buds, a green slender stem and long slender green leaves. The botanical name VANDA TRICOLOR curves prominently around the upper border within a ribbon, while the Iconography of Gautama Buddha in Laos and some Lao handicrafts in the background completes the design.
VANDA TRICOLOR
Description:
The 2011 Rwanda 500 francs "Vanda tricolor" coin is an elegant issue dedicated to one of the country’s native flora of Laos. The floral side creates a dramatic contrast between the colored Vanda tricolor orchid bright and silver field. A detailed cluster of blooming orchids across the composition, displaying multiple blossoms with sculpted pink, white and red-dotted white lips and petals, unopened buds, a green slender stem and long slender green leaves. The botanical name VANDA TRICOLOR curves prominently around the upper border within a ribbon, while the Iconography of Gautama Buddha in Laos and some Lao handicrafts in the background completes the design.
Reverse
Lettering:
BANKI NIKURU Y'U RWANDA
REPUBLIKA Y'U RWANDA
UBUMWE - UMURIMO - GUKUNDA IGIHUGU
AMAFARANGA 500 MAGANA ATANU
AG 999
2011
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 NIKURU Y'U RWANDA
REPUBLIKA Y'U RWANDA
UBUMWE - UMURIMO - GUKUNDA IGIHUGU
AMAFARANGA 500 MAGANA ATANU
AG 999
2011
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 10,000 | Proof | Unknown |