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50 Francs President Gregoire Kayibanda
1965 year| Gold (.900) | 15 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Rwanda |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Bank of Rwanda (Banki Nkuru/Nasiyonali y'u Rwanda) |
| Period | Republic (1962-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1965 |
| Value | 50 Francs (50 RWF) |
| Currency | Franc (1964-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#71495 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Bust of Gregoire Kayibanda facing front right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRESIDENT GREGOIRE KAYIBANDA
· · 1961 · ·
Engraver: Colombo
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1965 Rwanda 50 Francs (President Gregoire Kayibanda) gold coin is that it was issued to commemorate the country's independence from Belgium, which was achieved on July 1, 1962. The coin's design features a portrait of President Kayibanda, who served as the country's first president from 1962 until his assassination in 1973. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Francs (President Gregoire Kayibanda) 1965 coin.
