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100 Amafaranga Year of the Rooster
2017 year| Gold (.999) | 31.10 g | 41 mm |
| 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 |
| 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.