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

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#319915
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Gilded lion (Panthera leo) and lionesse with diamonds as eyes, facing forward, trees and mountains in background.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
AFRICAN LION
2008

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1000 Amafaranga (Lion) 2008 coin from Rwanda is that it features a unique combination of materials, with a gold-plated silver (.999) base and four diamonds. This makes it a truly luxurious and high-end collector's item.

Price

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

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1000 Amafaranga (Lion) 2008 coin.