10 Amafaranga (Lion; iridium) 2013 front 10 Amafaranga (Lion; iridium) 2013 back
10 Amafaranga (Lion; iridium) 2013 photo

10 Amafaranga Lion; iridium

2013 year
Iridium (.999) 1.2442 g 11 mm
Description
Issuer
Rwanda
Period
Republic (1962-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2013
Value
10 Francs 10 RWF = USD 0.0073
Currency
Franc (1964-date)
Composition
Iridium (.999)
Weight
1.2442 g
Diameter
11 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#317524
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Lion (Panthera leo) head facing left surrounded by date, metal name in Latin, weight, fineness, and chemical symbol.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 2013 IRIDIUM 1/25 Oz 999 Ir

Edge

Plain

Comment

Part of The Noble 5 1st Edition set, containing five ten-franc coins made from five different precious metals: silver, gold, platinum, palladium, and iridium. This set marks the first time a legal tender coin has been struck from iridium.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Amafaranga (Lion; iridium) 2013 coin from Rwanda is that it is made of iridium, a rare and dense metal that is highly resistant to corrosion and has a melting point of over 2,400 degrees Celsius. This makes it a unique and durable coin that is sure to stand out in any collection.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2013  1000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Amafaranga (Lion; iridium) 2013 coin.