1000 Amafaranga (Gorilla) 2008 front 1000 Amafaranga (Gorilla) 2008 back
1000 Amafaranga (Gorilla) 2008 photo
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1000 Amafaranga Gorilla

2008 year
Gold plated silver (.999) (with 4 diamonds) 93.3 g 65 mm
Description
Issuer
Rwanda
Period
Republic (1962-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2008
Value
1000 Francs 1000 RWF = USD 0.73
Currency
Franc (1964-date)
Composition
Gold plated silver (.999) (with 4 diamonds)
Weight
93.3 g
Diameter
65 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#319916
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Two gilded mountain gorillas (Gorilla beringei beringei) with diamonds as eyes, facing forward, mountains in background.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MOUNTAIN GORILLA
2008

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1000 Amafaranga (Gorilla) 2008 coin from Rwanda is that it features a unique design that showcases four diamonds set into the coin's surface, which adds an extra layer of luxury and rarity to the already valuable gold-plated silver coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2008  500 - - - - - -

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