© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
1 Franc Trial strike
1961 year| Copper-nickel | - | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rwanda-Burundi (Belgian Congo, Rwanda and Urundi) |
|---|---|
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1961 |
| Value | 1 Franc |
| Currency | Franc (1960-1964) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#106651 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Head of Ceres facing left. Cornucopia at right of the head.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1961
RAU
Engraver: Marcel Rau
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Picture of the coin: https://www.egmp-vzw.be/Pdf/jaarboeken/1990%20-%201999/JEGMP_1998_3.pdf, page 184Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Franc (Trial strike) 1961 from Rwanda-Burundi (Belgian Congo, Rwanda and Urundi) made of Copper-nickel is that it features a unique design that was never officially adopted as a circulating coin. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of King Baudouin of Belgium, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a lion, which is not commonly found on coins from this region. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists due to its limited mintage and historical significance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Franc (Trial strike) 1961 coin.