500 Francs - RIO 2016 Summer Olympics - Olympic Games (2013)
Features
| Denomination | 500 Francs |
| Catalog Number | KM# 111 |
| Weight (g) | 20 |
| Diameter (mm) | 38.61 |
| 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 2016
RIO DE JANEIRO
Description:
The obverse presents an Rwandan male hurdler at the instant of clearing a hurdle, with one leg extended forward and the trailing leg bent behind. His numbered racing uniform, muscular arms, running shoes and concentrated expression are rendered in detailed relief. Detailed elements include athletic shoes, socks, sportswear folds, and the horizontal hurdle bar supported by vertical posts. Flowing curved bands sweep across the field beside the athlete, forming a stylized track out from a textured map of South America marked with the host country "Brazil". To the left, the inscription "RIO DE JANEIRO" and 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 2016
RIO DE JANEIRO
Description:
The obverse presents an Rwandan male hurdler at the instant of clearing a hurdle, with one leg extended forward and the trailing leg bent behind. His numbered racing uniform, muscular arms, running shoes and concentrated expression are rendered in detailed relief. Detailed elements include athletic shoes, socks, sportswear folds, and the horizontal hurdle bar supported by vertical posts. Flowing curved bands sweep across the field beside the athlete, forming a stylized track out from a textured map of South America marked with the host country "Brazil". To the left, the inscription "RIO DE JANEIRO" and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 5,000 | Proof | Unknown |