100 Francs (Nelson Mandela) 1990 front 100 Francs (Nelson Mandela) 1990 back
100 Francs (Nelson Mandela) 1990 photo
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100 Francs Nelson Mandela

1990 year
Silver (.999) 31.23 g 37.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Rwanda
Issuing bank
National Bank of Rwanda (Banki Nkuru/Nasiyonali y'u Rwanda)
Period
Republic (1962-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1990
Value
100 Francs 100 RWF = USD 0.07
Currency
Franc (1964-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
31.23 g
Diameter
37.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#55366
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Bust of Nelson Mandela facing front-right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NELSON MANDELA
BG
1990

Engraver: BG

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 100 Francs (Nelson Mandela) 1990 coin from Rwanda is a rare and unique coin that features a portrait of Nelson Mandela, the former President of South Africa and a prominent anti-apartheid revolutionary. The coin was issued to commemorate Mandela's release from prison in 1990, and it is made of silver (.999) with a weight of 31.23 grams. The coin's design also includes the Rwandan coat of arms and the inscription "100 Francs" on one side, and the reverse side features a pattern of traditional Rwandan basket weave. This coin is considered a collector's item and is highly sought after by numismatists and those interested in African history and culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1990  50000 - - - - - -

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