500 Francs - Persian Cat - Cats (2011)
Features
| Denomination | 500 Francs |
| Catalog Number | KM# 86 |
| 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:
PERSIAN
Description:
The obverse portrays two playful kittens, playing with a goldfish in a clear blue bowl round aquarium with bubbles, emphasizing animal’s movement and aquatic environment in the foreground, their mother walking proudly, all shown with their golden tabby color, luxurious flowing coat, broad face, expressive round eyes, small rounded ears, prominent whiskers, and sturdy paws. The background includes colored books, the bold cat name around the upper rim.
PERSIAN
Description:
The obverse portrays two playful kittens, playing with a goldfish in a clear blue bowl round aquarium with bubbles, emphasizing animal’s movement and aquatic environment in the foreground, their mother walking proudly, all shown with their golden tabby color, luxurious flowing coat, broad face, expressive round eyes, small rounded ears, prominent whiskers, and sturdy paws. The background includes colored books, the bold cat name around the upper rim.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3,000 | Württembergische Münzprägeanstalt Dr. Ising - Proof | Unknown |


