100 Amafaranga (Year of the Rooster) 2017 front 100 Amafaranga (Year of the Rooster) 2017 back
100 Amafaranga (Year of the Rooster) 2017 photo
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100 Amafaranga Year of the Rooster

2017 year
Gold (.999) 31.10 g 41 mm
Description
Issuer
Rwanda
Period
Republic (1962-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2017
Value
100 Francs 100 RWF = USD 0.07
Currency
Franc (1964-date)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
31.10 g
Diameter
41 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#317563
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Rooster (Gallus domesticus) facing left, Chinese characters at top.

Scripts: Chinese (simplified), Latin

Lettering:
LUNAR ONCE 雞 2017
YEAR OF THE ROSTER
1oz FINE GOLD 999

Translation: Chicken.

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 100 Amafaranga (Year of the Rooster) 2017 coin from Rwanda is a unique and interesting coin due to its unusual shape. Instead of being a traditional circular shape, this coin is shaped like a rooster, with intricate details and designs that represent the year of the rooster in the Chinese zodiac. This coin is truly a work of art, showcasing the craftsmanship and attention to detail of the mint that produced it.