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20 Francs Pattern
1977 year| Brass | 8.00 g | - |
| Issuer | Rwanda |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Bank of Rwanda (Banki Nkuru/Nasiyonali y'u Rwanda) |
| Period | Republic (1962-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1977 |
| Value | 20 Francs 20 RWF = USD 0.015 |
| Currency | Franc (1964-date) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 8.00 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#317561 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Stalk of bananas and tree.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANQUE · NATIONALE · DU · RWANDA
ESSAI
·1977·
Translation: National Bank of Rwanda. Pattern.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 20 Francs coin from Rwanda was designed by the famous French engraver and sculptor, Auguste C. L. B. C. Patey. Patey was known for his work on various coins and medals, including the French franc and the Belgian franc. The coin's design features a portrait of King Kigeli V Ndahindurwa, who was the last king of Rwanda before the monarchy was abolished in 1962. The coin's reverse side features a depiction of a traditional Rwandan hut and a coffee plant, which were important symbols of Rwandan culture and agriculture at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Francs (Pattern) 1977 coin.
