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1 Franc
1969 year| Aluminium | 1.1 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rwanda |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Bank of Rwanda (Banki Nkuru/Nasiyonali y'u Rwanda) |
| Period | Republic (1962-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1969 |
| Value | 1 Franc (1 RWF) |
| Currency | Franc (1964-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.1 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#5866 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
Head of Grégoire Kayibanda facing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· BANQUE · NATIONALE · DU · RWANDA ·
1969
Translation: National Bank of Rwanda.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Franc 1969 coin from Rwanda was designed by renowned artist and sculptor, Auguste C. M. R. (known as "Tintin") who was born in Belgium but later became a naturalized citizen of Rwanda. The coin features a portrait of King Kigeli V Ndahindurwa on the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts a traditional Rwandan hut and a coffee tree, symbolizing the country's rich agricultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Franc 1969 coin.
