© Ulmo
© Ulmo
2 Francs F.A.O.
1970 year| Aluminium-magnesium (96.9-96.1% Aluminium, 3.9-3.1% Magnesium) | 1.51 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rwanda |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Bank of Rwanda (Banki Nkuru/Nasiyonali y'u Rwanda) |
| Period | Republic (1962-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1970 |
| Value | 2 Francs (2 RWF) |
| Currency | Franc (1964-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium-magnesium (96.9-96.1% Aluminium, 3.9-3.1% Magnesium) |
| Weight | 1.51 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.73 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 16 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#4447 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Farmer filling up a granary.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AUGMENTONS LA PRODUCTION
BNR
· 1970 ·
Unabridged legend: Banque Nationale du Rwanda
Translation: Grow more food. National Bank of Rwanda.
Engraver: Christopher Ironside
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Rwanda's independence from Belgium, which was achieved on July 1, 1962.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Francs (F.A.O.) 1970 coin.
