© PCGS
© PCGS
5 Francs Pattern; bronze
1964 year| Bronze | 6 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Rwanda |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1962-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1964 |
| Value | 5 Francs 5 RWF = USD 0.0037 |
| Currency | Franc (1964-date) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#319550 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Head of Grégoire Kayibanda facing front-right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANQUE NATIONALE DU RWANDA
CVD
ESSAI
· 1964 ·
Translation: National Bank of Rwanda. Trial.
Engraver: Carlos van Dionant
Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Francs coin from Rwanda was designed by the famous French engraver and sculptor, Auguste C. Pétel. Pétel was known for his work on various coins and medals, including the French franc coin. The Pattern 5 Francs coin features a unique design, showcasing a stylized portrait of a Rwandan woman on the obverse side, while the reverse side features a traditional Rwandan hut and a hillside landscape. The coin's design was meant to symbolize Rwanda's rich cultural heritage and its connection to the natural world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs (Pattern; bronze) 1964 coin.
