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50 Francs Pattern
1977 year| Brass | 10.00 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Rwanda |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Bank of Rwanda (Banki Nkuru/Nasiyonali y'u Rwanda) |
| Period | Republic (1962-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1977 |
| Value | 50 Francs 50 RWF = USD 0.037 |
| Currency | Franc (1964-date) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 10.00 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#317562 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Tea plant.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANQUE NATIONALE DU RWANDA
1977
Translation: National Bank of Rwanda.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 50 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 50 Francs coin features a unique design, showcasing a stylized lion's head on the obverse side and a traditional Rwandan hut on the reverse side. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the country's rich cultural heritage and its connection to the natural world.
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 50 Francs (Pattern) 1977 coin.
