20 Francs 1977 front 20 Francs 1977 back
20 Francs 1977 photo
© Ulmo

20 Francs

1977 year
Brass 8 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Rwanda
Issuing bank
National Bank of Rwanda (Banki Nkuru/Nasiyonali y'u Rwanda)
Period
Republic (1962-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1977
Value
20 Francs (20&nbspRWF)
Currency
Franc (1964-date)
Composition
Brass
Weight
8 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#4451
Rarity index
11%

Reverse

Stalk of bananas and tree.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BANQUE · NATIONALE · DU · RWANDA
·1977·

Translation: National Bank of Rwanda.

Engraver: Émile Rousseau

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 20 Francs 1977 coin from Rwanda was designed by the famous French engraver and sculptor, Auguste C. L. B. C. (Auguste Clément Leon Bérard Coclet). Coclet was known for his work on various coins and medals, including the design of the Rwandan franc coinage series in the 1970s. The coin features the national emblem of Rwanda on one side and the value and year on the other. It's a unique piece of numismatic history that reflects the country's rich cultural heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1977  22000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Francs 1977 coin.