200 Francs (Independence; FAO) 1972 front 200 Francs (Independence; FAO) 1972 back
200 Francs (Independence; FAO) 1972 photo
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200 Francs Independence; FAO

1972 year
Silver (.800) (Copper .200) 18.15 g 31.95 mm
Description
Issuer
Rwanda
Issuing bank
National Bank of Rwanda (Banki Nkuru/Nasiyonali y'u Rwanda)
Period
Republic (1962-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1972
Value
200 Francs 200 RWF = USD 0.15
Currency
Franc (1964-date)
Composition
Silver (.800) (Copper .200)
Weight
18.15 g
Diameter
31.95 mm
Thickness
1.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#24338
Rarity index
30%

Reverse

Man picking coffee beans, F.A.O logo within plants.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BANQUE NATIONALE DU RWANDA ·
200 FRANCS ·
AUGMENTONS LA PRODUCTION ·
F.A.O.

Translation: National Bank of Rwanda. Grow more food.

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate Rwanda's independence from Belgium, which was achieved on July 1, 1962. The coin's design features a stylized image of a traditional Rwandan drummer, symbolizing the country's rich cultural heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1972  30000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Francs (Independence; FAO) 1972 coin.