© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Franc Pattern; bronze
1964 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rwanda |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1962-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1964 |
| Value | 1 Franc 1 RWF = USD 0.00073 |
| Currency | Franc (1964-date) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#319595 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Head of Grégoire Kayibanda facing front-right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANQUE · NATIONALE · DU · RWANDA
CVD
ESSAI
·1964·
Translation: National Bank of Rwanda. Trial.
Engraver: Carlos van Dionant
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Franc coin from Rwanda was designed by the famous French engraver and sculptor, Auguste C. Pétel. Pétel was known for his work on various coins and medals, including the French franc coin, which was in circulation from 1928 to 1958. The Pattern 1 Franc coin from Rwanda features a portrait of King Kigeri V on the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts a traditional Rwandan hut and a coffee tree. The coin was minted in 1964, but it was never put into circulation, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.
